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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Here's another one I am struggling with--this is a Randall large cent with some reddish toning and some mint luster still there! I see die breaks, and am hoping that I see weakness in the strike instead of wear. Does this one make the MS range? As always, thanks. I really appreciate your opinions!   |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I think there is a trace of wear on the high points of Liberty's hair and on the wreath. I see luster and the color could be original red-brown. I'd call it AU-58. It's a nice coin with lots of eye appeal.
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United States
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I agree with Jaobler, this is AU 58, maybe 55 if there is not very much luster. Really cool example though, thanks for sharing!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I agree, it does appear to have been circulated. There is some light wear in the hair. I agree with AU-55 to AU-58. Just b/c the dealer has graded it as MS-63 doesn't mean he was dishonest. He could have really believed that. Grading is incredibly subjective and he may have really thought it was MS, but he could have been dishonest too.
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This is what MS63 looks like for this coin:   If I'm reading the lighting correctly, your coin has just the slightest bit of circulation wear. Jaobler (as usual) got it right. |
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United States
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Nice coin. I also agree, AU55
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Rest in Peace
United States
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These are tough to grade with pictures....Dave that coin (if yours) is a hammered strike, OP's isn't. From pics it does look AU though.
Edited by coinguybrian
10/04/2010 10:59 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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That's a beautiful coin. Realistically it's an AU55 but many of these early pieces end up in MS holders and this coin is a good example of why. I would not call a dealer dishonest who labeled it MS63 because they probably wouldn't have sold it for less than MS63 money.
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Pillar of the Community
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Thank you all, for your appraisals and time!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I too would have to agree that it's AU
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Pillar of the Community
United States
758 Posts |
Thanks for all of your feedback. I have just sold this coin for $600.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Another one that I have gone back and looked at. I do believe that it is wear in the hair and on the weath. There is some poor strike in the stars. I love the broken die on this variety. Dave's coin is awsome and both coins are great examples.
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Valued Member
United States
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I would grade this coin at AU58 Beautiful example
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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this is a coin that is on my list to get one day when I find one I really like
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Posted 10/04/2010 10:21 am
