The photos aren't too hot and so I can't judge the surfaces well which is key with these branch mints as so many coins have been processed. In...
I'll guess 66.
65 PL?
looks like great luster, and decent strike . I think the obv. contact marks limit it to 64.
I really can't tell from the images about the purported cleaning. I'm surprised it didn't grade.
I think AU58 but could also see it as a 63. very tough to judge rub and luster on these.
before I saw the ngc grade, my guess was au55, as there is obvious wear on the portrait and in the obv fields. A nice looking example, the late...
looks like a nice xf40 to me. good buy.
I got the error page, which usually means the listing was pulled. thanks for the help, folks!
for those who aren't sure if it's fake, it has a type 1 reverse which wasn't used after 1876. please see here:...
looks like a nice vf30 to me.
I informed the seller about this obvious fake, (wrong reverse, and other problems too numerous to list); he thanked me but has not taken it down....
What a nice looking original coin! GReat to buy those raw and hold them right in hour hand. Congrats.
Reeded edge, collar struck. sheesh.
I'll guess 55. The strike weakness on these can be confusing!
Looking at some of the silver coins, I see problems (cleaned, dipped out) and AUs described as mint state. Probably buys problem coins and cracks...
Thanks JM for another very informative history lesson illustrated with items from your extensive collection. Interesting reading on the restrikes.
Any turban head gold is special; that's a really nice example and I admire your restraint in saving your funds and waiting for the right coin.
66? I really like it!
Listing disappeared, thanks folks!
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