I've been on the lookout for a type 1 $20 for some time; I have an 1864 but it's AU details, cleaned and scratched; I decided an 1850s issue...
an 1875 CC in XF; most went to the Orient and were chopmarked or melted. [IMG][IMG]
I think the degree of wear is more consistent with AU than XF. And the DDR too, that's nice!
1874-CC, that saw some limited overseas circulation before circulating back home! [IMG][IMG]
Nice Trade Dollars, folks! an xf40: [IMG] [IMG]
Light wear, about au55, but I suspect netted down to 53 because of the rev spots.
I ran out of Trade Dollars to collect!
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OK, so I cracked the coin out for a little in home conservation. Soaked in acetone for about 4 hrs, some of the deposits lost the green color,...
It's a 75-S but the MM is kind of hard to see. That's weak strike on the top of the wing.
64?
It's a small coin, so the marks don't stand out until enlarged. As with many rare coins that are also highly desirable, those of us without...
Great coin, I like the uncluttered look on both sides.
cool coin and interesting discussion.
Nice!
I guess not! The fellow bought a small stack and peeled a bunch of Benjamins off a roll. IIRC he spent around $1700.
That was a very cool display and I'm glad GC left it intact!
I'll guess 65, the obv surfaces look great and the luster seems thick. Hit on the bird's breast but I think it's really nice.
I think about vf20, don't know much about grading these so Photograde is my friend. Love the CirCam look (paging LordM!). Paddy I am in awe of...
That's a great looking coin. My initial impression was 66 with no change (cross my heart and hope to die!)
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