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United States
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A long-time member of our local coin club passed away last year. His family has been organizing his various collections which were more extensive than anyone imagined. Besides coins, he had railroad pocket watches, antique tools, matchbooks, promotional pens, and many other collectibles. They are starting to offer some items for sale and I was able to pick up this double eagle. I think it's one of the nicest pieces from his collection, but since the inventory is still incomplete there might be even better treasures to be revealed. What are your grade opinions and comments on this coin?   |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I'm not sure if some of the flatness on the obverse is wear or strike. The reverse looks better than the obverse, I'll say AU55. A very nice example, congrats on the pickup!
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 United States
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I say any authentic CC double eagle is simply spectacular.  Appears to be in an older TPG holder (PCGS?) so I suggest well struck AU53. A lovely coin indeed. Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art |
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Australia
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I'll say AU for the grade.
Errers and Varietys.
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
21786 Posts |
To my eye, obverse grade
AU-50
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Somewhere between high AU and low Unc would be my guess. (AU58 to MS61 if you are a numbers person)
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
18657 Posts |
there is definitely wear on the cheek and hair around the ear area.
i think the obv will hold this to AU55
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
6384 Posts |
This coin has some very attractive prooflike reflectivity which I can't capture well in my photographs. Still, these angled shots might give you an idea.   |
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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Much better pics.
58
Watch your top knot
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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PCGS called it as AU-55. Seems very solid for the grade.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Nice coin, nice grade! Congrats!
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Nice coin, solid for the grade.
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Posted 07/04/2025 8:50 pm
