So, in hand this looks like a circulated proof. Fields are flashy under the toning. But I could not find any proofs with reverse die cracks like mine. So I dig a little deeper and find that this is a minor variety (Obverse I, Reverse II). Those can come in PL. So I figure that's what I've got but mine is so circulated it won't get a PL designation. Two Questions: 1. How much more rare is the 1876 Obv 1, Rev 2? Any idea on value? 2. Would it straight grade with the few edge dings? I can't see any evidence of cleaning. @Paddy54 @physics-fan3.14 Thanks.
@Mainebill sweet coin either way, fantastic detail.. would make a perfect type coin for @dwhiz ’s 7070.
In answer to your questions - I'm not familiar with the varieties on this date. However, I see absolutely nothing on this coin that would lead me to think it had problems, and I see absolutely nothing on this coin that leads me to think it's fake. Here is mine, NGC MS-63PL, for comparison:
Not a rare variety . Probably a straight xf 40. I don’t see the rims stopping it no problem on its authenticity. Nice eye appeal though
76 P PL is fairly common, I believe. The I/II variety is scarce but doesn't command a premium. I think that one's a nice 45. That's a good image of the edge detail, CBD would you post that on the fake trade dollar thread as an example of genuine edge reeding? Thanks.
Here's mine, also a I/II I believe it has the same die crack on the rev under TRADE DOLLAR as the coin in the OP
