which coin looks better?

I know they are 2 different variety coins but which one actually looks better? Coin ending in 24 or in 68? View attachment 301532 View attachment 301533

 

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I would choose 68.

 

i would also choose the 68 !!

 

Coin 68 because of the original surface...

 

I like the 68 better because of the eye appeal, even though the scratch on the reverse is distracting, the 24 coin has a lot of pitting on both sides and not attractive to me.

Admittedly, I don't know much about this series.

 

Id have to go with 68 also even though 24 is a better reverse type.

 

68!!

 

I think the 64. I don't like coins that have the look that the 68 has.

 

Like the color of the heraldic eagle one better the small eagle is a better coin their both beauties in my opinion

 

Anyone want to take a shot at the grades of both?


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#24: VF-35
#68: EF-40 potentially EF det
While I really like the design of the top coin I'd have to go with the #68 as well. Must look absolutely gorgeous in hand.

 

I like 24. Has a nice smooth look to it.
The toning on the 68 is WAY too distracting to me, some of the coin's detail is barely noticeable--all I see is blotches.

 

+10 ticks perhaps...

 

the reverse tho....
Honestly the pics make this coin very difficult to grade but I'm sure it's an EF. However, I'll say this, it has a shot at EF-45.

 

I find the reverse to be quite stunning, and somewhat agree about the photos, but keep the era/period in-mind and try not to confuse wear with certain "anomalies". Sorry to be vague, but until the OP reveals the grades, I felt it best. With that said, I still think you'll be surprised... or at least one of us will.

 

The coin ending in 68 is far higher in grade so this might not be a very fair comparison. It has a mint state, or darned close, obverse and likely a mint state, or darned close, reverse. However, it also has what appear to be adjustment marks on the reverse.

 

Well I'm definitely unfamiliar with these "anomalies". If I'm proven wrong I'd love to learn about them. I honestly haven't graded or even seen enough high-grade coins from this time period so I wouldn't actually be surprised if I'm completely off the mark. In fact I'm hoping I'm wrong now haha

 

In the post above (yours) is the answer to what the "anomalies" are. If you're unfamiliar, take a little time and see what is available on online... it is interesting.

 

Coin 24 was deemed ungradable with VF details. Coin 68 is a MS 65


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What was the reason for the details grade?