GTG: 1855 Type 2 gold dollar

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by lordmarcovan, Sep 23, 2021.

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Guess the grade

  1. MS62

    2 vote(s)
    5.7%

  2. MS61

    2 vote(s)
    5.7%

  3. MS60

    1 vote(s)
    2.9%

  4. AU58

    7 vote(s)
    20.0%

  5. AU55

    11 vote(s)
    31.4%

  6. AU53

    4 vote(s)
    11.4%

  7. AU50

    3 vote(s)
    8.6%

  8. XF45

    2 vote(s)
    5.7%

  9. XF40

    1 vote(s)
    2.9%

  10. Details ("problem" coin) - explain why you think so

    2 vote(s)
    5.7%
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  1. capthank

    capthank Well-Known Member

    AU-55
     
    capthank, Sep 24, 2021
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  3. GoldBug999

    GoldBug999 Well-Known Member

    AU-55
     
    GoldBug999, Sep 24, 2021
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  4. ddddd

    ddddd Member

    AU 50...from my interpretation of the image: there is wear, the fields have marks, and luster seems to be lacking...but the detail is strong enough to be an AU (vs XF)...(I might be too harsh but that's what I'm seeing in the image)
     
    ddddd, Sep 24, 2021
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  5. John Wright

    John Wright Well-Known Member

    I'd say AU50, though it would probably slab as a 61.
     
    John Wright, Sep 24, 2021
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  6. kountryken

    kountryken Well-Known Member

    I picked AU 58. I know nothing about grading coins, that just seemed to be my first thought, and, I just wanted to participate, lol.
     
    kountryken, Sep 24, 2021
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  7. Santinidollar

    Santinidollar Supporter! Supporter

    For all I can prove, the TPGs may take the same approach.:wacky:
     
    Santinidollar, Sep 24, 2021
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  8. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan Eclectic & Eccentric Moderator

    And here is the answer.

    https://www.pcgs.com/cert/40989236

    BBE6D4CC-FF94-446B-BFC7-BA4AAF26DFAC.jpeg

    To those who were discussing the apparent dullness of the surfaces, I would point out that perhaps some (though maybe not all) of that is a byproduct of my photography. Lighting is my Achilles heel when it comes to that.
     
    lordmarcovan, Sep 24, 2021
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  9. ksparrow

    ksparrow Coin Hoarder Supporter

    I think the photos accurately showed the luster and also the high point rub; usually these do not show up this clearly. Nice job on the photos Lord M.
     
    ksparrow, Sep 24, 2021
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  10. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan Eclectic & Eccentric Moderator

    Thanks. I had the devil of a time photographing this one through the plastic, and went through several attempts. This final set of pics is still imperfect but I can live with them.

    Might send this one in for TrueView and reholder one day, and let the pros photograph it.
     
    lordmarcovan, Sep 26, 2021
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  11. micbraun

    micbraun coindiccted

    The TPGS are way more lenient with 1854/55 gold dollars than with common year dollars. If this coin were from a different year, it would have graded lower.
     
    Last edited: Sep 26, 2021
    micbraun, Sep 26, 2021
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  12. john65999

    john65999 Well-Known Member

    remember seeing this as a short tv movie once, on twilight zone or some such good story
     
    john65999, Sep 30, 2021
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  13. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan Eclectic & Eccentric Moderator

    The Twilight Zone reboot adapted that in the '80s, I think. I remember seeing it too.
     
    lordmarcovan, Sep 30, 2021
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  14. ToughCOINS

    ToughCOINS Dealer Member Moderator

    58
     
    ToughCOINS, Sep 30, 2021
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  15. Treashunt

    Treashunt The Other Frank

    :)
     
    Treashunt, Oct 1, 2021
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  16. Mannie gray

    Mannie gray Member

    I went with 55 because that is what I think the slab says but my grade is 53.
    So I voted 55.
     
    Mannie gray, Oct 3, 2021
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