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Pillar of the Community
United States
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The books call it a marginally better date, but I've had a hard time finding a decent example for greysheet money. I picked up this old lady in November. Is she a keeper? How would you grade her?   |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I'd call it AU-50, sure it's a keeper . . They all are!  Edited by flag4
02/25/2022 12:00 am
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4680 Posts |
I'm at XF40. Nice example.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I'm at EF-40 as well. Nice-looking example.
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Bedrock of the Community
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18665 Posts |
this year typically has sharp and bold strikes, I realize that the coin has been circulated quite a while but the coin should still exhibit less flatness around the ear and eagle breast. overall I think you selected a a nice circulated example of this year with pleasing eye appeal.
XF40
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I'm good with XF40+. Would love a have a few of these.
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United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1694 Posts |
I can see her at XF-45 but looks between 40 and 45 to me. Lovely coin.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4989 Posts |
First take was AU-50 but I could see XF-45 as well. I think it's better than 40.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
5185 Posts |
I don't think it is AU-50, for that the coin would have to be badly hit. So, I agree with most and say XF40.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
12057 Posts |
Pretty close to a textbook 40, no traces of luster but EF sharpness. Nice coin.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
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You guys nailed it again.  |
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Valued Member
United States
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XF40 details cleaned. Hairlines visibile in the obv fields.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Hairlines visible in the obv fields. This is a common error, and this coin hasn't been "cleaned". The hairlines you see would be acceptable all the way through MS66 or PF66 on a Morgan. There are basically two types of hairlines common on 19th century silver coins: * Die lines ... these come from polishing the dies at the mint and are imprinted on the coin when struck. Especially common on early proofs, but can be found on silver all the way through 1964. * Cloth lines ... these come from the coin rubbing against cloth. Like in a pocket, for example. Virtually all circulated silver spent time in pockets. It's true that cloth lines can also reflect cleaning of the sort that yields a details grade. Those lines will reflect the application of more-than-passive abrasive force, and are often accompanied by chemical alteration of the surface metal. |
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