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Was looking at one at TNA this past weekend that was VF details/cleaned, this is a much nicer example.
I think VF35 is good here.
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I think it falls just shy of XF-40. If there were such a grade I would call it VF-38 or simply VF+. Super coin, CONGRATS!
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Is it a VAM of any kind? I am not good at grading, but I think it grades about a 40. John1  |
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I think I am seeing small bits of luster in the protected areas. Going with XF-40
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Quote:Is it a VAM of any kind? There is only one obverse and two reverse dies used on the 1893 S. No extra value on VAM. This example is the upright centered S mint mark VAM 1. |
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XF details looks cleaned in the pics
Maybe just the photo but appears to have a lot of small hairlines
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It does appear lightly cleaned but assuming it straight graded then VF35 or 30 on a bad day.
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Key date bump EF-40
Super pick-up!
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XF45. Nice!
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I purchased this coin 8 years ago and paid $4700. It still is the most expensive coin that I have purchased. In hand at today's grading standards the coin looks XF40 as there is still some cart wheel luster on the reverse. Thanks for the grades.  |
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