Hi, do you agree with VF20 on this 1857 Cent? I am new in this series. It seems to have original surfaces and a weak strike reverse. Thanks for your Input.
Going by the ANA book, I'd say borderline on the obverse. I don't see "feathers in tail are nearly complete", but "some details are visible in feathers of the wings" is there (and some). Reverse looks VF-20 to me.
Using the pictures here: https://www.pcgs.com/photograde/#/Flying/Grades VF-20 is a bit high. Like Doug mentioned, the tail feathers just aren't strong enough. I like F-15 as a grade on this piece.
