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One of my favorite coins. Seller states that they did not alter or clean the coin. I believe that statement as they may have only had it for a few weeks per se. I'm curious if anyone thinks this had an old cleaning and/or what the striations are on the obverse. While this is one of my favorite designs, it's certainly not a series I am proficient at. Thoughts on "cleaned" and a grade please?   |
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tights24, Is that a lamination on the planchet (obverse 1 to 3 o'clock)? Other than that spot, I would guess MS63 or 64. The fields are very clean and I see luster all over the place.  |
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Is that a lamination on the planchet (obverse 1 to 3 o'clock)? That's what I can't figure out. Just hoping someone may know what it is. I don't have the coin in hand, and these are the pics online for it. I really like the reverse, and it certainly looks like a lot of luster still shows.. thanks Seated. |
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It does look like lamination, other than that the coin has beautiful detail and luster. MS-63.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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The area of interest appears to be a lamination but a little bit further down, the denticles and rims look a bit dinged up. I would not purchase without a better pic of that area.
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To me, there appears to be some scrape damage along the right outer quarter of the obverse of this beautiful coin leaving both rims damaged. BUT, Wonderful detail on the obverse (EF-45 grade), flawless reverse (MS-62 grade) gives an overall AU-55 for me! I don't see any evidence of cleaning. VERY nice and I'm sure you can't see any of these scrapes without magnification. A great addition to anyone's collection!  |
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Pillar of the Community
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Is that wear on the hair bun and on the leaves? If it is AU-58. If its weak strike then MS-63. I have way to much trouble in determining weak strike from wear.
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Thanks folks. I think the reason this one is not in a holder and others are is maybe due to what was mentioned here. I'm thinking some kind of damage to the coin on the rims. Between that and not being a high dollar coin to begin with, I think I may just keep an eye on it. Seems pretty nice for a raw sample regardless.
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Posted 12/08/2009 11:02 am
