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Originally Posted by Bonedigger  Wish I could tell the difference between small or large mottos and this is where the value lies. |
The way I tell is the angle of the vertical line with the "D" in GOD. The Large Mottos is slanted to the right and the Small Moto is almost vertical and I use the vertical lines in the shield for reference. Also, the "G" in GOD, on the Small Mottos, has a weird look to it.
As to the grade, I'd have to agree with you. It could easily rate MS but may go AU-55/58. Without close-ups, it's too difficult to say but I don't see any rim dings and the "green stuff" that showed up on the seller's pics, were clearly optical/photographic illusions and this is a very nice coin.
Ribbit
Ps: I also believe the luster on this coin is original and it hasn't been cleaned.
