Always loved Trade dollars , this coin shows the true beauty of the design .
If subdued luster can lower a grade , this luster should raise it .
63 if that's not damage on the rim between 12 and 1 o clock , which I think is just a fold in the plastic , if not it shouldn't grade .
Withouot hairlines and the spots removed , it should upgrade easily . Best of luck Matt .
66+1 .
Way to go Shoe , congrats on #1 .
Agree with the 67 , good strike , decent luster no serious marks .
Guy , that's a ripoff , alot of banks will give you a free box if you have a checking account and instant deposits of your paycheck .
Not trying to be smart , but what about when no one is at home .
Our 1st modern Commemerative , wish they kept making silver 1/2s like our early commemeratives . Nice pickup .
Some great pics Bruce , going to take a course at the ANA Chicago show . Hopefully I'll learn to take pics half as good . Way to go buddy . Rusty
CC , great to see you on this side .
Looks real to me , never clean a coin , sure is a nice looking coin . That rim damage is the only distraction . You did good .
Rick , damn . You have given me so much pleasure in the last few years . Just looking at your notes and the passion you have brought a lot to me ....
Finally get to see a trade dollar the way they were designed . Doc you must have a full date and MM set by now .
Now that's cool .
I don't think the Franklin Mint destroys the dies used to make them , even if they did they usually are sold for their silver content . Still an...
Doug playing Devils advocate here , couldn't anyone with the proper equipment crimp the rolls closed .
One word "Awesome" . Rusty
Guess I just assumed it was dipped because you said it was cleaned . Figured dipped because if done right it leaves the luster like your coin has...
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