Holy crap, I bought a coin! Guess the grade too....

Eduard is correct, it is a s137.

FWIW, in hand it is darker and less contrasty than even the darker photos in post #1. While under light there are some beige highlights, it is not nearly as beige as the photos suggest.

I'll try and take some better photos myself...Mike

 

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Now compare that coin to this coin, a PCGS 25 CAC:




Clearly, this coin is more original. But I'd argue the first coin has more detail.

 

Mike, I agree that F15 for your coin seems very low. Even accounting for some issues as you mentioned it is a very conservative grade.

In view of that, I will have to stop calling my own S-137 a F15 then:

(interestingly, your S-137 seems to be an early die state as the swelling on the reverse (at RICA) has not developed yet)

 

Did you by chance pay F-15 money for that?
I see no way in heck that coin should grade that low. That is sure a beauty though.

 

This coin is the perfect example why I am not that big into slab coins. They are great for proving the coin is real but thats about it.

 

I paid strong 15 money for the coin. Short of a 20, though.

 

I think it was a bargain at that price myself.

 

Aye! What Chris said!

 

All great Chris' think alike i suppose lol.

 

I think it is a solid VF coin. I would re-submit it also. Good luck.

 

I would hope you think like you