GTG: 1927 St. Gaudens

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  1. Dougmeister

    Dougmeister Well-Known Member

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  3. jwitten

    jwitten Well-Known Member

    I have 2 of these, but am not even close to an expert. Is it a fake?
     
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  4. Dougmeister

    Dougmeister Well-Known Member

    I don't think it's fake. Just curious as to what people would grade it at.
     
  5. coincollector197

    coincollector197 ANA Platinum member since 12/9/15

    Solid MS 63, weak 64
     
  6. rlm's cents

    rlm's cents Numismatist

    64 assuming that glare is not hiding something.
     
  7. Jdiablo30

    Jdiablo30 Well-Known Member

    The area behind the eagle bothers me a bit. If that checks out looks like a 63ish.
     
  8. Rheingold

    Rheingold Well-Known Member

    From those pics this coin looks lightly dipped.
    The luster is diminished and reduces a possible grade by a TPG to an 62/63.
     
  9. Dougmeister

    Dougmeister Well-Known Member

    These pics are worse but might answer some of your questions/hesitations?

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  10. Rheingold

    Rheingold Well-Known Member

    Sorry, but I'm not sure this is an original coin.
    Have a closer look on the stars near the Capitol, the stars look fatty.
     
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  11. Mainebill

    Mainebill Bethany Danielle

    63. Detail seems soft. Not sure if is a bad strike worn dies or cause for concern. Not a huge expert in these
     
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    Treashunt The Other Frank

  13. jwitten

    jwitten Well-Known Member

    I still have my doubts about this coin, but am not an expert on them
     
  14. Blissskr

    Blissskr Well-Known Member

    I'm in agreement with @jwitten I don't even think that's a genuine coin. Any pictures of the edge lettering?
     
  15. Dougmeister

    Dougmeister Well-Known Member

    @Blissskr, no sorry. Didn't think to take any pics of the edge.

    If it's still there when I go back next week, I'll snap a few.
     
  16. ksparrow

    ksparrow Coin Hoarder Supporter

    looks 63 to me
     
  17. jwitten

    jwitten Well-Known Member

    The surface just looks mushy and grainy to me. I would pass.
     
  18. Dancing Fire

    Dancing Fire Junior Member

    looks like a 63 based on the pic. One good thing about buying a common date $20 is that even if it turn out to be an AU there isn't that much difference in price.
     
  19. Rheingold

    Rheingold Well-Known Member

    The 1927 has one of the best strikes in the Series, and luster, too.
    I miss the red hue and some details.
    I would pass.
     
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  20. mill rat41

    mill rat41 Member

    I don't like it. I won't go quite far enough to call it bad, but I would pass. For one thing, the solid yellow color is a turnoff. A little color is a plus on these.

    Here is mine to compare.

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  21. GoldFinger1969

    GoldFinger1969 Well-Known Member

    I'd say 63, maybe a 64.

    I can't tell from the pictures. It doesn't LOOK fake from the pics but if it isn't graded I would check more thoroughly.
     
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