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Posted 11/27/2024 11:18 am
have to keep in mind that it was net graded based on the grader. from what I've seen, I agree w/paralyse in trusting any of them to grade early copper with planchet or strike issues.
personally I'm a huge early copper fan and give them a lot of leeway in grading. my take on it is, if thats the way it came from the mint, it should not detract from the grade unless it was mishandled. But thats just me.
if I was grading this piece i'd have to give it a G details grade due to the corrosion. if that wasnt there i'd give it a G6 straight grade. the obverse is obviously a weak strike in addition to the wear. the reverse has strong lettering and denticles better than an AG or even a G4.
I guess what you need to consider is an AG3 straight grade better than a possible G details grade. I'm doubtful it would come back G6 or even G4 in a straight holder due to the reverse corrosion at K5. thats the chance you would have to take.
I can't get a hold on what actually occurred in the center of the reverse, my best guess its a planchet flaw.
good luck with whatever your decision is. let us know
personally I'm a huge early copper fan and give them a lot of leeway in grading. my take on it is, if thats the way it came from the mint, it should not detract from the grade unless it was mishandled. But thats just me.
if I was grading this piece i'd have to give it a G details grade due to the corrosion. if that wasnt there i'd give it a G6 straight grade. the obverse is obviously a weak strike in addition to the wear. the reverse has strong lettering and denticles better than an AG or even a G4.
I guess what you need to consider is an AG3 straight grade better than a possible G details grade. I'm doubtful it would come back G6 or even G4 in a straight holder due to the reverse corrosion at K5. thats the chance you would have to take.
I can't get a hold on what actually occurred in the center of the reverse, my best guess its a planchet flaw.
good luck with whatever your decision is. let us know
