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James B. Longacre had way more style than Gobrecht or Barber, I think. Just an observation. What say you here?:  
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Many may disagree, but I have to say you are right. Hard to believe these pieces were churned out for 25 years, 1865-1889, albeit in (mostly) low quantities.
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Pillar of the Community
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Longacre pretty much "owned" the lower denominations of the second half of the 19th century, from the FE and IH cents to the "V" nickels, and everything in between.
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I have to give props to Longacre on the liberty double eagle, that is my favorite design. Besides that, I prefer the boring classical designs, although I appreciate the artistic advancements. Too many shields, not enough eagles...  I am having a hard time putting a grade to this coin. Starting with the basics, I can't even deside if this is a proof or business strike. The overall coin looks business but the obverse field is giving me a proof vibe. Athough there is a small amount of strike weakness on the serifs of III. I'll take a jab at MS-65. Suffering from bust half fever. Want to learn how to attribute early half dollars by die variety? Click Here: http://goccf.com/t/434955Shoot me a PM if you are looking to sell bust halves. |
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The overall coin looks business but the obverse field is giving me a proof vibe i had the same conundrum. PCGS shows 5 times more proofs graded for this year than business strikes. after reviewing other business/proofs I believe the coin is proof I'm going with PF65+ maybe 66 and bean worthy |
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I think it's MS-66 but I have a hard time with these though I do love them.
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Pillar of the Community
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I am going with PF66, but hard to tell from photos if the rims are squared or rounded.
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I dont know the series well enough so this is another one thats hard to tell if its proof or not  But i'll go with proof 65 I've been collecting for a couple years... Favorite Coin's are Standing Liberty quarters, Working on my type set | Coffee, Corvettes, Coins & the CCF what could be better? |
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United States
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I'll say MS66 as well and yeah, Longacre had much more style than anything from the Barber shop....
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MS66 for me. How apparent is that spot next to A in AMERICA in hand @pristine2?
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Pillar of the Community
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I also say MS66.
If it were a proof coin, would Liberty's hair not be more crisp?
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I'm with the proof 66 herd
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Bedrock of the Community
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No idea on a proof or MS status but 66 is not unreasonable. Beautiful coin IMO regardless of whatever the holder says.
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