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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;NSP, post: 5142410, member: 74849&quot;]While I certainly hate to be a naysayer, the third party grading services do occasionally make mistakes. Ultimately whether the coin is a 1916 or a 1917 will come down to the diagnostics on the coin itself, and not what ICG said. The strong lines on the walls is usually a telltale sign that it’s not a 1916. The rest of the diagnostics are outlined in this picture (pulled from a discussion I linked in my previous post): </p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1206896[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p>The other big one is the strength of the rivets on the shield. On the 1916, they are very weak and are practically nonexistent in low grades. However, on the 1917, the rivets are generally strong. I can’t quite determine one way or another based on the current image. </p><p><br /></p><p>The drapery fold by Liberty’s ankle, the crease in the robe/sash, and the position of the head relative to the rim seem to be more consistent with 1917. However, a better picture of the coin would be needed to be certain. </p><p><br /></p><p>It should go without saying that I definitely hope this is a 1916, but if it’s not, it’s probably better to find out now rather than later.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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