double dime guess the grade

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  1. ksparrow

    ksparrow Coin Hoarder Supporter

    Purchased at the just ended Richmond coin show from a dealer with nice type at reasonable prices. Years ago I bought a 75-S raw, it had a light cleaning and some not unattractive toning, and has about EF details. It will go in the Dansco.
    This one has a nice strike generally ( Liberty) some weakness on the right obv stars;
    on the rev there is nice detail on the eagle's claws and wingtips. My photos don't show the remaining luster very well, it is significant. Color is a nice dusty gray as shown.
    Any and all comments appreciated! I'll post the grade Sunday PM
    20c 1875s pcgs obv.jpg 20c 1875s pcgs rev.jpg
     
    ksparrow, Oct 20, 2022
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  3. ksparrow

    ksparrow Coin Hoarder Supporter

    Sorry lost a little focus on the rev, will have to reshoot at some point!
     
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  4. ddddd

    ddddd Member

    Based on your comment about remaining luster, I will go with AU 53
     
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  5. ldhair

    ldhair Clean Supporter

    45
     
    ldhair, Oct 20, 2022
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  6. mpcusa

    mpcusa "Official C.T. TROLL SWEEPER"

    I will shoot in the middle at A/U 50
     
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  7. C-B-D

    C-B-D Well-Known Member

    AU50-53 detail but no luster? So a crusty 45!
     
    C-B-D, Oct 20, 2022
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  8. mpcusa

    mpcusa "Official C.T. TROLL SWEEPER"

    The suspense is killing me...LOL
     
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  9. ddddd

    ddddd Member

    He said it was there....
     
    ddddd, Oct 20, 2022
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  10. SensibleSal66

    SensibleSal66 U.S Casual Collector / Error Collector

    45 :)
     
    SensibleSal66, Oct 20, 2022
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  11. Anthony Mazza

    Anthony Mazza Well-Known Member

    AU53
     
    Anthony Mazza, Oct 21, 2022
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  12. johnmilton

    johnmilton Well-Known Member

    45
     
    johnmilton, Oct 21, 2022
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  13. ToughCOINS

    ToughCOINS Dealer Member Moderator

    Fantastic originality . . . 53, maybe even 55.
     
    ToughCOINS, Oct 21, 2022
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  14. Pickin and Grinin

    Pickin and Grinin Well-Known Member

    I like it as a 53.
     
    Pickin and Grinin, Oct 21, 2022
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  15. Hambone1946

    Hambone1946 Well-Known Member

    AU50
     
    Hambone1946, Oct 21, 2022
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  16. H8_modern

    H8_modern Attracted to small round-ish art

    I’ll be the pessimist at 35
     
    H8_modern, Oct 21, 2022
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  17. Sting 60

    Sting 60 Well-Known Member

    AU50
     
    Sting 60, Oct 21, 2022
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  18. CircCam

    CircCam Victory

    I’m at AU50 on that one. Sweet coin!
     
    CircCam, Oct 22, 2022
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  19. ksparrow

    ksparrow Coin Hoarder Supporter

    and now for the assigned grade..
    20c 1875s pcgs obv label.jpg
     
    ksparrow, Oct 22, 2022
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  20. ksparrow

    ksparrow Coin Hoarder Supporter

    As I hinted there is a fair amount of luster under the toning, although I think 55 is generous.. imo more 50 to 53. What I really like about the coin is its originality and medium gray toning. Thanks for all the guesses! idecided to post tonight instead of Sunday as I have a tendency to forget!
     
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