Guess The Grade 1908 St. Gaudens $20 Double Eagle

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Guess the Grade

  1. AU-53

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  2. AU-55

    7.1%
  3. AU-58

    35.7%
  4. MS-61

    14.3%
  5. MS-62

    7.1%
  6. MS-63

    7.1%
  7. MS-64

    14.3%
  8. MS-65

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  9. MS-66

    14.3%
  10. MS-67

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  1. Mr. Numismatist

    Mr. Numismatist Strawberry Token Enthusiast

    I was playing guess the grade over on MyCollect and I struck way out on this one. Anyone else want to try?

    If you haven't seen MyCollect Guess the Grade yet I highly suggest you do: https://www.mycollect.com/guessthegrade

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  3. SensibleSal66

    SensibleSal66 U.S Casual Collector / Error Collector

    I went with MS-61. You are welcome. :)
     
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  4. ddddd

    ddddd Member

    I went with AU 58 as it looks like there is rub on the high points. Otherwise it is mark free (coins in the MS 63 to 64 range that I have seen had more marks/hits).
     
  5. Mr.Q

    Mr.Q Well-Known Member

    I went with AU-58 simply because of minor weak high points. I was caught between 58 and 60. One thing in your favor is that I am usually wrong. Nice coin good luck.
     
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  6. Dima

    Dima Member

    This looks like a pristine, ding-free coin to me. I may be crazy, but I think this is MS65-66 range. Since it's a common date, might be on the lower end, but I could see this getting MS66 with the right grader, on the right day.
     
  7. Spark1951

    Spark1951 Accomplishment, not Activity

    I voted AU58. Agree with @ddddd and @Mr.Q …Spark
     
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  8. mpcusa

    mpcusa "Official C.T. TROLL SWEEPER"

    Will go AU-58 as well, looks to good to be a 61...LOL
     
  9. -jeffB

    -jeffB Greshams LEO Supporter

    Not from a single pair of photos, I can't.

    I can't tell whether the flat patches on Liberty's legs are rub or just not fully struck up. But I'm not seeing much at all in the way of hits. If these photos just happen to play down the luster that's there, I'm with @Dima.
     
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  10. mpcusa

    mpcusa "Official C.T. TROLL SWEEPER"

    Heres a comparison photo, wont say the grade just yet..
     
  11. mpcusa

    mpcusa "Official C.T. TROLL SWEEPER"

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    mpcusa "Official C.T. TROLL SWEEPER"

  13. GoldFinger1969

    GoldFinger1969 Supporter! Supporter

    I said AU-55....I saw what looks like the "rub" on the high points, and I thought it could take it below the AU-58 level.

    I find telling the difference in the actual number for a clearly MS coin much easier than a coin which could be a "slider" or which you think could be low-60's down to mid-50's.

    But that could just be me. :D
     
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  14. rte

    rte Well-Known Member

    I swung a little high, does it have a WF Pedigree :p
    That used to be good for a point or two.
    What's going on just left of the staff?
    Looks like puddy or some work... maybe a weak strike.
     
  15. dwhiz

    dwhiz Collector Supporter

    Woops I clicked 64 but thought 62
     
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  16. ldhair

    ldhair Clean Supporter

  17. Mr. Numismatist

    Mr. Numismatist Strawberry Token Enthusiast

    It actually does have a Wells Fargo pedigree.
     
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  18. derkerlegand

    derkerlegand Well-Known Member

  19. Michael K

    Michael K Well-Known Member

    It doesn't seem to me that the photo they provide is a true representation of the coin. It doesn't seem natural at all. They are washing out the defects.
    I wouldn't hazard a guess. Look at the difference in their photo and mpcusa photo which seems more realistic. As to what the coin would like like in hand in and natural light. Their photo seems enhanced and tweaked.
     
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  20. ksmooter61

    ksmooter61 Not in Kansas anymore

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