It looks like a nice proof with original color. Grade of course mainly depends upon hairlines, if it hasn't circulated.
Genuine.
"Wouldn't surprised me if they graded tis one high to keep it from being dipped white and sent to pcgs." Ha ha! Amen to that and don't throw out...
I think it's a strong 65, could go higher if luster is great (hard to tell from photos).
AU55-58, hard to judge luster from photos.
What a superb set! Would make a nice calendar.
From the photos, I think the marks on the head would keep it back to 62. Perhaps a carefully performed dip would take care of the spots?
I don't think I looked through them as closely as Jason did, but I have to agree that probably 75% of them don't appeal to me very much. I think...
I'd call it a "skankle" (skinny ankle). ;)
I don't think the gouge is too bad as it is out of the main area of interest. Unless the hairlines are pronounced it should grade although the...
Personally, I don't see copper spots as a problem; they are just a result of the vagaries of mixing an alloy in the 19th century, and I think that...
yes. and the reverse lettering, much of it, is rounded and poorly formed. A better than average transfer die forgery IMO. And the owner...
Go to page 4 of this thread http://forums.collectors.com/messageview.cfm?catid=26&threadid=907764&STARTPAGE=4 to see an (allegedly) fake trade...
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