I'm going to suggest the lighter area is some material that was added to the coin to cover a problem.
OK, I won't insist that it was whizzed. But there was some sort of pretty heavy buffing that happened. I suppose, esp. if this is a really good...
Heavy dings on the forehead, and obvious circulation wear. The lighter areas of the cheek and neck look a little funny, maybe played with somehow,...
The eyebrow area sure looks flat in relation to the hair above the ear, almost looks like the brow and cheek were hit with a blunt object, or...
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It looks over-dipped in the first pictures. The next show a little more luster, but the cheek does make me wonder if it rode in somebody's pocket....
VF-XF. I could easily see it selling for $100, except the heavy marks will likely cause some discounting. I'm no expert, but I kind of watch coins...
I'll guess 62PL. Though I wouldn't argue with a 63 on the holder and maybe it missed the PL designation. Nice coin.
She is attractive, pretty toning and the reverse seems to show some contrast. But the cheekbone rub will keep it out of 66 territory IMO. Value?...
I'd grade the 1904 VF20...maybe 25. The 1921 looks AU but cleaned.
Fully agree. A very attractive coin well worth owning.
This may be a bit of a side note, but if memory serves I once read an article on how much a grading service (maybe PCGS?) spends (maybe monthly?...
I do not see anything out of the ordinary. Minor scratches from circulation.
Great looking coin. I'll go MS66. I really have no idea on the MS/PF question.
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Detail-wise I'd call it a F+, and very decent looking. My leaning is that it won't straight grade though.
Well one member nailed it. Nice round number. Average of the guesses is $92.85. FWIW.
Distinctly odd. And prostrate? He must be as tired as I am.
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