[IMG] [IMG] This coin was bright white when I bought it, and had an old cleaning. I put it in a drawer wrapped in brown paper and over the course...
And the grade is... [IMG] This coin is special to me because it has the wide-spaced CC mintmark, unique to a single die used in 1873, 1874, and...
I plan to reveal the grade around 9 ET; thanks for all the guesses!
Looks like a 40 to me too. Great patina and the clashes and die breaks attest to the need to stretch resources to the max and the frantic pace...
1874-cc, guess the grade and any thoughts on the coin appreciated. (sorry photos aren't so hot). [IMG] [IMG]
Well, if it merely whispers "fake", it's still a fake. Thanks for the weekend entertainment!
After shrinking the images down, I think 64. Clean cheek and fields but I think the marks on the neck would keep it from 65. Great color on the...
I agree, based on the images- 64,62
pretty coin with great surfaces.
Hubba Hubba! and with a visible date no less!
Out of town all weekend, my guess prior to the reveal was MS64. Great looking coin with superb strike.
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Not a long drive for me but visiting my Mom this weekend instead. She's 100 years old and every bit as nice as a '16 SLQ or 16-D Merc!
I think it sold for strong money.
Maybe. I haven't looked at it in a while, the patina may have deepened even more.
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