new purchase today. What grade would you give her? http://www.ebay.com/itm/381393458709?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
I'd probably call it AU-50. That represents a silent downgrade for a few reasons: the strike is really not good (especially in the dentilation), and the luster is non-existent. For a circulated coin to get a good AU grade, it really needs to show some luster. The wear on the coin looks consistent with an AU-53 grade - but the value is going to be a bit lower (hence the 50). Overall though, it appears to be an attractive coin.
