Both coins look legit to me, just damaged.
I agree with John Milton. Halperin's book, "how to grade US Coins," shows the high points of wear on every early US commemorative. On the Vt....
I don't think it's real. the lower right part of the N in one should be weak. I also think the date numerals have the fat, bloated look usually...
I'll guess MS60.
Too late for the poll, but I think AU55.
I don't have a coin with 3 mintmarks but I have one with 2. [ATTACH]
First year for the Seated Dollars: [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Beautiful coins John Milton! The Classic head 5$ is stunning.
Thanks for your report! Sounds like a great place to visit. I just have one piece of D gold: [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Looks like some rub on the highs so I'm guessing AU58. Attractive coin
The large diameter CB quarters are tough to find nice even in the lower circ grades that I can afford. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Cool find, about 1.9 million minted so not rare but a lot of money in its day. gently washing a coin like this with some soapy water will not...
Sorry for the double post!
yeah the graffiti is not going to go away, carrying it around will help dull the surfaces and it may pick up some toning. I think I have a 77s...
I also have this one, an 1876P [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I'm thinking VG as well. Mine is a fine 15. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Your new one looks gorgeous. Thanks for sharing your "regretful purchase," which is not a bad looking coin at all. I have found coin collecting...
It's real, just very abused. Nice of you to post edge shots, hardly anyone does that.
Thank you, John Milton, for that information. I really appreciate your educational threads and posts.
Dan Carr's story about his friend is very moving. In my nearly 40 years as a primary care physician, I have seen multiple similar cases. I admire...
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