Hi, your trade dollar looks genuine to me, and I agree with a 40 to 45 grade. The "lines" I think you are referring to are die cracks around the...
Cool, and a lot of useful information.
65, FBL
I think 64, due to the reed marks on the cheek. Still very attractive toning.
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Looks like enough luster for 50.
I'll say VF 35. These are often flatly struck which always challenges me.
I believe that is Glenn Holsonbake, a dealer in California (?) with an excellent reputation.
mine isn't super high grade, but I think it has a perfect look. XF40.[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Interesting token and a great idea for a fundraiser.
while I don't see any obvious signs of fakery in the coin mentioned in the OP, I don't like the surfaces.. they look damaged, maybe by heat, and...
Be glad you were an underbidder.
I'll say 65, due to some marks on neck and left obv field, although they are small
Very impressive photos with a minimalist setup. Way to go!
decided I wanted a nice looking Oregon on the cheap. AU58. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
MS62?
looks like 45 wear; vertical obv hairlines make me think "cleaned."
Not sure if I've posted this one here before, and if not a perfect CirCam I think it's close. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
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