My WAG is .... 66
I agree that the hairlines on the portrait look random. If the fields look glossy/reflective under the toning ( see area above the hair ribbon)...
Silver with significant circulation (around AU50 or lower) should look like it's been handled. Dull surfaces, gray tone, maybe some color...
[IMG][IMG] PR67, CAC
I think more of a VG10, after checking Photograde. Look for hairlines on the light high areas to see if the CirCam look has been helped along. I...
Y'all are pretty good! here is the grade: [ATTACH] I took a closer look at the bright spots on the high points. To me they look like areas that...
NIce! I would have had a hard time resisting those too.
Some really cool coins and great stories in this thread! I have a lot of coins, but I think my favorite is the 1795 Flowing Hair Dollar. [IMG][IMG]
A capped bust half in ANACS OWH. Fairly thick toning. Slab says O-105. White lines are on the slab. Have fun! [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I think Messydesk did a fine job assessing those quarters. It's always nice when folks post such good quality photos when requesting opinions!
I think it's genuine, but agree with lordM. that it's been cleaned and stripped of any original surfaces. The rim issues look like typical damage...
post-acetone: [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
this Lafayette is in a details holder for "edge damage" but you can't see it from either side. [IMG][IMG]
Whoops! And I reply 6 months later, a couple of acetone soaks removed the green stuff and left the toning unimpaired.
Great looking coin, I really like them in F with original surfaces like that.
AU55? tough to read the surfaces.
They accept offers....
Relief is on the way! [ATTACH] Thanks for all the guesses and comments! Personally, I think this coin is more of a 64, but the luster is...
Lots of good guesses so far. I'll post the grade this evening.
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