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Finally have this recent pickup in hand. Normally I'd call it a cherry pick but the Overton (115a) is so blatantly obvious that I have a hard time believing the seller missed it. Definite old cleaning - question as to whether it would straight and what grade you think it hits. If consensus is no on straight I'll likely return.   Edited by DOCC
12/02/2024 7:49 pm
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Based simply on these pics, I don't think it will straight grade.
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No way it straight grades, but it's a super nice variety and I'd want it anyway.
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I don't see anything that would keep it from straight grading with certainty. The photos are a lot brighter than the seller's photos, so I assume it looks slightly darker in hand. Not arguing about the cleaning, but it appears to be market acceptable in my opinion.
I see some glow around the stars, does it have luster?
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The photos suggest a reflective (e.g. lightly polished) appearance which is at odds with a circulated coin in this grade.
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12/02/2024 8:00 pm
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Yes, slightly reflective, but it's also a circulated VF coin with moderately heavy toning. Not a "polished" look that may end up passing at a TPG. I'm just saying there is more to look at than the reflection of the light on the surface. 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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I'll take another set of images in a bit - the ones above are fairly representative of in-hand. I knew it was cleaned but questioned the grade - top side of crack appears XF while bottom barely makes VF. I assume that is something TPGs might account for and net out. Also assume it is a die-related strike issue.
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I'll guess VF, possibly details.
Errers and Varietys.
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here is another set of images   I swing a metal detector and have a knack for finding dirty old coins. Dirt coin restoration projects - https://www.prodetecting.com/restorationsDirt coin restoration blog - https://www.prodetecting.com/blog/ccawDirt coin dig videos - https://www.youtube.com/@prodetecting |
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Still don't think it will straight-grade.
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Still like the color and yes there is some light cleaning in the fields. I like it more for the die break and think it's a keeper if you didn't overpay.
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I paid 325 - VG08 straight sold on GC for 870 a week ago. It is an R4+
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12/02/2024 9:38 pm
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There is no life left in that coin. It's got zero eye appeal.
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There is no life left in that coin. It's got zero eye appeal. When the NGC & PCGS combined census has a single 62 and less than 20 circulated - it is a conversation about availability more than eye appeal. I could care less how visually appealing it is - they don't come around often. I swing a metal detector and have a knack for finding dirty old coins. Dirt coin restoration projects - https://www.prodetecting.com/restorationsDirt coin restoration blog - https://www.prodetecting.com/blog/ccawDirt coin dig videos - https://www.youtube.com/@prodetecting |
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I don't think it straight grades. It's not a horrible looking cleaned coin. It only matters whether you like it but the coin will only appeal to a limited audience.
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