Grade These Peace Dollars

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  1. Coins4Eli

    Coins4Eli Collector of Early American Copper

    Saved these from my local coin shop's silver dollar bin. What are your opinions on grade?
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  3. Bill in Burl

    Bill in Burl Collector

    Except for the marks on the '25, I'd say that it was AU. The '24, I'd say low XF.
     
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  4. Im no pro but from my experience a grade is First and foremost all about original luster … the more sheen on a coins obverse the higher the grade… then start deducting points for blemishes bag marks ect..

    This is why is almost impossible to grade a coin from a single photo - to be accurate you really need the specimen in hand with the right lighting and a magnifying glass -

    but if you insist to grade via photos then you need much higher quality photos and different lighting angles. Otherwise your literally grading in the blind / dark .. whatever

    love the coins and with you well
     
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  5. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    MS-64 for the 1925
    MS-63 for the 1924
    Peace Dollars always look worn from the design.
     
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  6. eddiespin

    eddiespin Fast Eddie

    MS65/MS66. That ‘24 must sparkle like a diamond on those used dies.
     
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  7. 1776

    1776 Active Member

    Pretty nice BU dollars to be in the silver bin, don’t know how he’s still in buisness.
     
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    Bill in Burl Collector

  9. Mr. Numismatist

    Mr. Numismatist Strawberry Token Enthusiast

    1925, AU-58
    1924, MS-64

    Excellent photos by the way.
     
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  10. Coins4Eli

    Coins4Eli Collector of Early American Copper

    They were a lot worse when I pulled them out. They both where spotted with unattractive toning, they look much better now after being dipped.
     
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  11. Coins4Eli

    Coins4Eli Collector of Early American Copper

    Thanks, I just got a new camera.
     
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  12. ldhair

    ldhair Clean Supporter

    I'll go with 63 and 64.
     
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  13. eddiespin

    eddiespin Fast Eddie

    They’re market acceptable. You did a good job.
     
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  14. dwhiz

    dwhiz Collector Supporter

    Both are nice coins 63/63
     
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  15. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan 48-year collector Moderator

    I’m with the horsey guy here. They look like nice Gem MS examples to me, though I’ll confess the relatively low relief on Peace dollars gives me some difficulty, and I’m not very confident when grading them.

    My initial, reflexive reaction was MS64 if not 65 on the first coin (the 1925), and the second one (the 1924) looks even more mark-free.

    So since @eddiespin already went out on the limb and said MS65/MS66, I will concur.
     
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