Hey all, Hoped to get some info on grades on a few coins I have. An 1893 gold 2.5 dollar coin and a 1928 Peace Dollar.
Not getting into authenticity issues, grading only, I'd give the 1893 a XF-40 and the 1928-S a VF-30. Both of these should be examined for authenticity but I'm not the one to do that. Ribbit
XF-40, really? I'm having a hard time seeing any wear at all on the gold liberty. Maybe just a tad on the high points. I'd go with a high AU. I agree with VF-30 for the peace dollar.
Thank you for the quick responses. To help me learn I have pics of two of mine that are probably in the best condition to grade as a comparison.
On the 1893 I hit it pretty hard for rim damage and some heavy dings on the high points on both sides, so that's why I graded so low but it could go as high as XF-45. :thumb: I really suck at grading anything but the old copper and even that, I suck at. Ribbit
The Peace dollar I would say is VF and harshly cleaned. The quarter eagle has AU details but is damaged. There are two large scratches on the obv and it looks like a test cut on the rim.
Both of the Morgans appear to be nice coins at first glance. But they are both damaged and would be considered ungradeable.
What's up with the filled & doubled denticles on the obverse of the 1880? Plus, is there some machine doubling going down with the date? That could explain what I see with the denticles. Ribbit
Don't think it's machine doubling, just die deterioration which would account for the poor strike as well.
