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1917 Type I Standing Lib

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 Posted 03/29/2011  6:55 pm Show Profile   Bookmark this topic Add rjkingston to your friends list Get a Link to this Message Number of Subscribers
Can I get opinions on whether this is original luster? Also, what might cause the blotchy dark toning? Is this from a botched cleaning? The whole coin has a gold tint to it that is flooded out in this photo. Grading opinions welcome also. Thanks

NEW PHOTOS, hopefully these are more in focus...

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03/29/2011 10:59 pm
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 Posted 03/29/2011  7:24 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add mshev to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
The pics are a bit blurry so it's tough to tell for sure - but the luster looks original to me. And I'd guess (emphasis on guess) MS-63FH? I'm not sure what causes that sort of toning around the edges (though I've seen it on other coins).
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Well if we're guessing, AU-58 details.
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I'm not really seeing the wear (minus a few small marks - the most prominent being on the reverse to the right of the eagle). The head/breast/shield all look very complete. Wish the pics were a little more clear though.

edit: The mark to the right of the eagle isn't catching the light any more in the new photos - but it wasn't significant.
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03/30/2011 09:46 am
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I agree with Mshev at MS-63. I can make out full luster in the fields, and plenty on the devices as well. The "blotches" look like natural toning to me, and attractive at that. A lovely type example there! I see no indications of cleaning or otherwise alterations, but would need to see it in hand to be sure.
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Yep, at least MS-63 FH, perhaps higher with better pics. Real nice coin with awesome toning. I also see no wear on the knee, high points, luster dulling, etc.
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