Im about to break Rule 1 at the prestigious E.W. grading academy - dont guess 1st. AU53 +/- a point or 2 AU50 +/- a point or 2 I might need to flip flop the grades too That is, unless they detailed it ofcourse There, i think i covered all the bases just like they taught us in basic grading. 101
I think I must be really tough on these. But my eye's see XF for both. The first I would call XF-45 and the second XF-40. Sorry, but I just don't see the luster to support AU in my opinion. I really like the look of these by the way.
AU 50- nice coin. XF 45-too many dings and scratches, especially the significant scratch to the right of the date.
Agree with post #5 53 and 45 First one, reverse a little nicer than obv. Second one shows enough wear for the 45.
Way too much wear on those for AU, in my opinion. I kinda like them both at 45, but I could see the second one at 40.