Having the coin in front of me, I have doubts that it has been dipped. I have a number of dipped coins that I subsequently left in a drawer for 5...
Rich, you're keeping us in suspense here...
My opinion... lightly circulated, dipped and retoned in an old album. very attractive.
Oh, right, LOL. NewP. Glad the surprise was a pleasant one. Here is a 74-P (an OldP). [IMG] [IMG]
new photos, reset color balance. hard to get the color exactly right, at least in hand the coin is a nice gray. [IMG] [IMG]
Paul M., You are correct that the photos aren't a great reproduction of the coin. I'll try to get better quality images when I have a chance.
[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.
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