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.
Wow. I don't think I have see one that worn before. One of those "If this coin could talk" coins.
Axial lighting. [IMG] [IMG] This coin was dipped before I bought it, and retoned in paper.
Larry's 1827 is a beautiful coin!
Grade looks right to me. Toning is not outlandish. Me, I'd leave it in the SWH and enjoy it as is. I don't think you'd have a hard time selling...
Very cool off-centers, Mike!
Pretty! My guess was 63 before I scrolled down and saw the slab photos.
pics a little fuzzy but looks genuine to me with low EF details. I think coins like this need to be appreciated more as historical artifacts than...
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