I went a little out of my comfort zone and bought what I think is a real nice Bust Qtr. I might have passed on it because I like AU or better coins, What would you grade this coin? I have attached two different tones and looks. The coin is slightly between the two photos as the in hand look, slightly a little more chocolatey. Pics 1 Pics 2
Aside from the scratches, it's a handsome piece, and has slightly higher grade (details) than my past best of the type, which as I recall was VF25 or VF30 (PCGS, straight grade).
They are die cracks. Not all cracks are raised per say, and can go from raised to bi level in the same crack. If that makes sense. There are a few different photos of what I mean in the link below. Search Results for “Bi level die cracks”
I would say there is a die crack below her breast to the collar. The other two appear to be concave and are questionable in my opinion.
This is a B-5. Rarity-3. https://www.pcgs.com/coinfacts/coin/1835-25c-b-5/39001 NGC has the 3 different die stages of a B-5 variety. Early Quarters (1796-1838) | VarietyPlus® | NGC PS, I wouldn't buy a scratched coin, Just not my thing. The crack thru the forehead ad thru liberty is a bisecting die crack, rim to rim.
