Hone Your Grading Skills (#2) 1923 Peace Dollar

Here is an (VAM-1G die gouge from GOD and Chin to Rim) 1923 Peace Dollar. What grade would you put on the flip?


Take Care
Ben

 

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Ben:
That hit below the eye is distracting, so I'd go 63.

 

Very nice R4 vam Ben. Looks like a MS62. :thumb:

 

Total guess - MS64, Very little wear anywhere with a few minor hits.

Very Nice!

 

Gotta give that one an MS64, in spite of the hits in prime focal areas.

Very strong hair, bold eagle. Better strike than most.

That little nick beneath the eye is a real shame - that's a nice piece.

 

I'd grade it a 63, but I think the TPGs would likely grade it 64.

Nice strike on it too!

Thanks for sharing...Mike

 

Good solid MS-63. Too many hits for a MS-64 even with the strong strike and great luster.

 

p.s. by way of comparison here's a PCGS 64 from my collection:

 

Leadfoot:
Now, that is a nice dollar!
Not taking anything away from Ben's coin.

 

Ben's coin has the word "PEACE" stand out so prominently on the reverse compared to others coins I have seen in the past. Excellent solid strike!

 

Thank you for the kind words, but it ain't nearly as nice as its replacement.

 

p.s. I like Ben's coin a bit more than the one I posted above, FWIW.

 

gee wilickers... it just looks cleaned to me.

But i'll garner a guess of MS61

 

62

 

MS62 and either your picture did not capture the luster or it has been cleaned.

btw; That is a much better strike than Leadfoot's.

 

Im going with a 63.

 

Well I would say 63, but the pictures does not show the mint luster as RLM stated. Then again I wonder how much the holder takes away from leadfoots coin - both are nice coins!!!

 

My coin is actually a bit better struck than the image might suggest (although not quite as well struck as Bone's in point of fact). The photos (and lighting used) actually make it look like a larger difference than you guys might think...Mike

 

Leadfoot,

Although I would like to own it, that is Bonedigger's coin.

 

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