I recently picked up a low grade type set. Was wondering if this might be the 1853 (with rays) quarter from New Orleans. And, if so, is this a Poor 2, AG 3, or even a G 4?
May grade an FR-2, but the lowball collector will see it as a P-1, or an opportunity to pounce on treasure. While it is too far gone to be a G-4, it is a Seated Liberty, which alone can spark a lot of interest.
I was thinking this might appeal to the lowball market. Am I imagining the O mintmark, or does anyone else see what I see?
I overlayed another quarter of the same date and mint mark in slightly better shape and adjusted the transparency so that both mint marks can be seen. What I take to be the O seems to be where it should be:
I overlayed another quarter of the same date and mint mark in slightly better shape and adjusted the transparency so that both mint marks can be seen. What I take to be the O seems to be where it should be: View attachment 1646511
I overlayed another quarter of the same date and mint mark in slightly better shape and adjusted the transparency so that both mint marks can be seen. What I take to be the O seems to be where it should be: View attachment 1646511
