Here is a raw 1947-S quarter that has been in my collection since I was a kid. It has interesting golden/brown toning. I'd give it a low MS grade. What do you guys think?
It is a slider, by virtue of the weak strike. I would definitely say MS, as the strike is mushy, and uniformly weak, not just high spot rub. It is, to me, an attractive coin, and I say 62 oe 63.
I think it’s 58. The tips of the eagle wings look like wear to me. The obverse high points in the hair also seem to show some wear and it has what seems to be circulation like tick marks in the field. Very attractive piece and a full set in this original skin would be very appealing together.
Since you have had this coin since a kid, I would assume that you wouldn't sell it, so does a subjective "grade" really matter. It's a great looking coin that I think most would say is BU with toning. Just my opinion and thoughts.
I'm not interested in selling it at all. I am actually in the process of starting what I consider to be a "nice quality" Washington set...more concerned about eye appeal and coins that I like than technical grade. But, for the most part, I am going to strive for BU coins...but an AU58 would fit fine too. I think this coin is great choice for that set. But, I do struggle with that AU/BU slider with Washington's. So, I'm just trying to learn...and I'm working on my photography skills too. I have a handful of Washington's currently living in a Dansco from when I was a kid that would "qualify" for this new project. I will probably post them too once I get the photographed to help me with my grading.
I haven't been collecting too long, but I found I would like a "set" of coins, i.e., I have started a collection of all coins with the date of 1947. I have 4 Quarters that I am very fond of, as I was born December 5, 1947. The quarters have all been certified.. 1947 PCGS MS 65, 1947 D NGC MS 65, 1947 S MS 66, and one that I am particularly fond of.. 1947 S/S PCGS MS 65+ RPM FS-501. I've only been in the "show" a few years, but I really got to checking out coins and reading anything coins. Best of luck.
I would normally agree that it looks like an AU 58, but knowing that Washington Quarters before 1960 tend to have weaker than normal strikes, I believe the slight softness to be strike, not rub. It is uniformly weak, not just in a few high spots. I am going to stick with MS 63, or thereabouts. It is a very attractive coin. Love the eye appeal and subtle toning.
Nice looking Washie! AU58. There appears to be rub on the cheekbone and the eagle's breast, which are standard high points for rub.
