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Does this coin have a chance for an MS certification? Thanks for your input.  
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Pillar of the Community
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Quote: Does this coin have a chance for an MS certification? Yep, in my opinion. I would go with MS-63 judging from the detail on the hair/crown on the obverse and the eagle breast feathers on the reverse. Nice! 
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Hello Tomcufcik,  The images are too small for me to be certain, but I think your coin is a "slider" AU. There seems to be a trace of wear on Liberty's cheek and chin which would likely limit the coin to an AU-58 maximum grade. If however the luster is actually unbroken and I'm just imagining the wear, the coin might earn an MS-63 based on the minimal surface marks. I'd be interested in seeing larger photos for which you use a single point-source light, like a halogen desk lamp. Such lighting helps show the luster and could confirm the AU vs. Mint State status.
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Moderator
 United States
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 to the community Based on what I can see from your images, I would grade this coin at MS-62. Very nice.
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New Member
 United States
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Thanks guys I appreciate your input. Grading coins is still something I need to master although I new this was a good one when I got it.
Jaobler, Not sure how to upload a larger image. Not my specialty. I'm using a Cannon Powershot SX120. I'll change some settings and the light source and see what I can do. If so I will re-upload.
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New Member
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This may be the best I can get with this camera  
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Moderator
 United States
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Much better, if not for the several marks on Liberty's face this coin has a shot at MS-65. Based on the better pictures I'd chance my first grade to MS-64. Very nice coin.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I would say a conservative MS63. I think the lighting artifacts from your first pic is what made Jaobler come to his conclusion. The new pics are much better, and I don't think what looked like wear in the first set is evident in this new set. The cotton bolls and the chest feathers look to have a decent amount of detail.
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Pillar of the Community
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The new photos show plenty of luster so I'll agree this is likely a mint state coin. However, there is that troublesome patch of what look like hairline scratches and scuffs right in front of Miss Liberty's lower face. This is a "prime focal area" and I expect this will significantly limit the grade. Unless this is just a photo effect I can't see this coin grading above MS-62.
Just my opinion, but based on the relatively low value of an 1882-O in grades up to MS-64 I would not invest a grading fee.
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New Member
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Thanks guys I appreciate your input and look forward from picking up tips from you guys in the future.
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