My very 1st Fishscale :D GTG 1852 3c silver

have 4-5 other 3 centers but they all nickel types not silver. This is actualy the 1st I've really liked for the price
Not the very best pics but since it's not a "gem" coin, I think they are good enough for GTG we'll see and for about 75% list, I'm very happy with it

 

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I'm particularly hopeless at grading these, beyond "full rims and not scrubbed, therefore much nicer than any of mine"...

 

Nice piece. I’ll venture a guess at VF25.

 

2 more pic's from NGC

 

VF20

 

The sharpness is better than it might appear on the surface. I'd say EF-40.

 

I’m in the low VF camp but how the strike plays into the grade is anyone’s guess.

 

EF

 

I don't know about the grade but I really like the color and character of the coin. I'd be happy with it too.

 

Strike and wear make these things really fun to grade.

 

VF 20 was my first thought and I see that was way off. These are a challenge indeed. Congrats on your first silver 3c!

 

Wow, was I off! Nice time.

 

I thought high vf but was certainly off. The toning on this is awesome. great eye appeal!

 

I think that the low condition estimates were connected to the toning, which I would say is original. These coins are prone to unattractive spotting because of their 75% silver, 25% copper alloy. This one is really nice for an original surface piece.

Most collectors prefer them to look like this.

 

That is a beauty John!!
Oh and Mine arrived today here's a nicer pic set