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This has all the characteristics of a die pair #2, strong reverse. It has some light corrosion or verdigris on both sides. Would welcome your thoughts on grade and whether it would detail. I'm planning to send it to NGC for verification.   |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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As it stands now VF20 and would probably "detail" for the corrosion. Might be worthwhile for a shot at conservation when you send it in.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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I don't see why this wouldn't straight grade as is, very nice coin.
I'll say VF-30
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Going for 'professional' conservation is a good idea. I could see VF20-25.
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Bedrock of the Community
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Bedrock of the Community
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VF-30/35
Doesn't look like corrosion, looks like staining. I would leave it as is!
Edited by BadThad
05/15/2023 5:15 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I'm with badthad. would not touch this one. I'm thinking it was cleaned at some point so I think its a toss-up to come back straight. I'm also with him on grade. VF30 and a good shot at 35
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Pillar of the Community
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Where did you get him? How long have you had him? Did you buy it as a 22 no D strong reverse?
I think he looks great!
VF-35
smat
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I've had this one for awhile, I just decided to include it in a batch I'm sending to NGC. I bought it raw on ebay 15 years ago as a 22 no D. Can't remember if they described it as a strong reverse. Back then photos weren't nearly as good as they are now, so I do recall it was taking a bit of a chance. |
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 Nice pick up! Looking fwd to your follow-up... smat |
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Nice looking example. VF-something. Best of wishes at NGC.
Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art |
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I thought I would give an update on this 22 no D. Just got it back from NGC, and I'm pleased that they gave it an XF, probably largely based on the reverse. I thought it was 50/50 on whether it would detail, but hard to argue with the overall grade.  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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i agree the reverse pulled this up. i'd be happy with the grade even with the designation
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Nice outcome! Thx for the update! I hope you enjoy the coin for years to come!
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Bedrock of the Community
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Not surprised about the ED notation, had hoped otherwise.
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Pillar of the Community
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Pretty cool about the XF grade! I think we all thought there was a chance for the ED designation...
Thanks for the follow-up!
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