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Pillar of the Community
United States
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19th century "Liberty" is usually a very dignified sort. For some reason, this one strikes me as a mid-century Karen ready to chew out the server at her friend's dinner party because 1) her napkin isn't folded right and 2) he's Irish. Grade her please, and feel free to insult her. Sorry about all those scratches on the plastic.   |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4680 Posts |
I'm on the fence, can't get the greatest feel of the fields and remaining luster in protected areas. AU50/53
Edit: grammar
Edited by Ty2020b
08/02/2023 10:27 pm
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Moderator
 United States
16679 Posts |
My guess is PCGS gave it an AU58.
I say AU53
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
94367 Posts |
I'll say EF-45, no offence.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2596 Posts |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
12057 Posts |
Should have been properly conserved before being slabbed.
Sharpness is around AU55, but there is zero luster showing up. I'd net it all the way down to a 45 between that and quite a few dings on the obverse.
It's a MAD (Misaligned Die) strike and also looks to have a slightly rotated reverse die.
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
18663 Posts |
it has a decent strike on both sides but void of luster. i'd net it at AU53
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
1048 Posts |
Sure, it's a great strike, but both grade and bean are unwarranted if you ask me.  Edited by pristine2
08/04/2023 3:26 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
959 Posts |
It surprises me how much more genteel Lady Liberty looks on the 1853 One Cent. That Half Cent woman reminds me of my ex-wife - both of them.  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
36744 Posts |
Looks properly graded to me. Very nice example.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1959 Posts |
I agree with the grade. Nice coin!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1773 Posts |
It has a great strike. I don't have a problem with the grade.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
752 Posts |
I also think AU(55) is fine--I would have guessed that! The green bean is another story, though. I wish we could give extra points for your humorous and witty introduction. I really enjoyed it. Now I want to take out my 1854 Half Cent and see if she is sneering at me. |
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