This is not mine but one I need. It is ungraded. I’m very happy with the look of it and this could fill a tough spot. But any idea why there’s flakes of toning missing in spots? Does anyone think this may be AT or original? I would send this to get graded. Don’t care what the grade would be just want a straight grade instead of a plastic flip back. Why is there a clear area around the raised portion on the obverse? Anybody have any ideas? Does this look original to you?
OK, first up. I collected pretty much nothing but Seated coins for over 35 years. I have looked at around 30,000 to 40,000 coins either in hand or in picture. I have seen 3 that MIGHT be original and all 3 were rather unattractive. now that we have dispensed with "original" here is my breakdown coin this coin. the basement is Choice 45 and it could easily go to high AU depending on actual luster in hand. The coin has a secondary toning from being previously dipped that I would rate as fairly attractive. Make special note of the lighter, whitish luster that halos most of the design. In particular that little notch in between Liberty's arm and the pole. THAT is what you can call original mint luster and I prize it very highly when it comes to these coins. I do not see any signs of harsh cleaning, polishing, or tooling so I cannot fathom why thios would not straight grade. just my opinions. james
