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How would you grade this one?   |
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Very poor and possibly dangerous; in fact, I recommend you send it immediately to me for safe disposal.  All seriousness aside, tough call. Maybe AU55-58, maybe a strong MS63. SLQ's are very hard to differentiate due to strike quality. Is that doubling I see in "IN GOD?" Beautiful coin. I'd be proud to see it in my collection. |
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United States
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At first glance I was gonna say AU55-58 like SuperDave said but those wear marks on the head and shield at 8:00 on the obverse could be from a weak strike. There appears to be a decent amount of luster. I dunno. If you don't feel like sending it to SuperDave I will gladly take it off your hands.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Nice coin, I would like to be 3rd in line if you decide to send her on her merry way.
Because of strike issues, you'll find *very* few that have full shield detail at 7-8 o'clock.
Gonna say AU58 because of possible wear just above and below the knee. If that is not a rub, then MS64.
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Thanks for the comments. I'm sorry to disappoint, but I think I'm going to keep it:) I have a hard time determining whether a coin is a high AU coin or MS, but I think I see a bit of wear on the knee so I am grading it at AU58.
I do have concerns with the dark spots on the reverse. Could those be signs that the coin was dipped in the past?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
6381 Posts |
I see a bit of wear and the luster is slightly muted IMO, due to slight wear. The head is fairly well detailed but not FH of course.
Looks solid for AU-55. I wouldn't worry about the dark spots; they just look like patchy original toning to me. Nice AU!
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United States
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Right leg has wear from the top of hip almost to the foot. AU55 and a nice looking coin with original surfaces.
Great eye-appeal to say the least!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Light rub here and there, but a nice luster too. AU55 - and a nice coin. I've seen copies in this condition sell above book regularly online.
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Rest in Peace
United States
4849 Posts |
I'm going to go with AU-58 on this one.
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Valued Member
United States
323 Posts |
I would go with AU-58 there is light wear ; still a beautifiul coin!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1304 Posts |
I to would say AU-55 unless it is weak strike then MS-63.
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Posted 05/26/2010 11:15 am
