I got this bust half a week ago. Not really sure about the grade. I see no ware on the cheek or the ends of the wings. I use these as markers. What do you think.
Agreed looks AU to me. As for grading on the obverse I do no think the cheek is considered one of the high points. The top of cap, hair above eye, hair curls and drapery on bust are what I use. The pictures are dark, but looks like just a touch of wear. On reverse I use top of eagle head, left wing, talons and arrow heads. Then it becomes a point of weak strike versus wear. Very nice coin.
