GTG 1917 Type 1 SLQ

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Guess the grade.

  1. F 20

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  2. F 25

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  3. F 30

    7 vote(s)
    29.2%
  4. F 35

    1 vote(s)
    4.2%
  5. XF 40

    10 vote(s)
    41.7%
  6. XF 45

    5 vote(s)
    20.8%
  7. AU 50

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  8. MS 65+

    1 vote(s)
    4.2%
  1. Scott J

    Scott J Well-Known Member

    20210420_170024.jpg Since it seems like a lot these GTG's are ms 62-65, it might be interesting to play with a circulated coin.
    Any guesses?
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    EDIT forgot the V's in the pool, but you know I meant
     
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  3. potty dollar 1878

    potty dollar 1878 Well-Known Member

  4. Evan Saltis

    Evan Saltis OWNER - EBS Numis LLC Supporter

    I put VF30 as well. I love that dark color.
    I was temped to put MS65+ in the poll. Lol
     
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  5. Scott J

    Scott J Well-Known Member

    Thanks. That dark toning is what first caught my eye and the main reason I purchased the coin.
     
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  6. MIGuy

    MIGuy Supporter! Supporter

    Extra Fine 45 and it may even be Full Head.
     
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  7. Vizzura

    Vizzura Active Member

    i like it at vf 35, shes a beauty i wouldn't be surprised if it did grade into xf honestly.
     
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  8. Inspector43

    Inspector43 Celebrating 75 Years Active Collecting Supporter

    I say F 30. But, these polls should include an option to state "awesome".
     
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  9. micbraun

    micbraun coindiccted

    I did that for you as I can’t grade those below AU anyway :)
     
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  10. Robert Ransom

    Robert Ransom Well-Known Member

    XF-40. Initially at 35+3=40.
     
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  11. William F

    William F Well-Known Member

    I put XF40, absolutely love the contrast on that coin!!
     
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  12. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    F-30 all the way.
     
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  13. MIGuy

    MIGuy Supporter! Supporter

    I see slightly better definition on the robes and minutia and at least close to an FH, unlike this one, compare and contrast the left leg (both in fact) - you be the judge (ebay pic): xf40pcgs.jpg
     
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  14. chlorinated

    chlorinated Well-Known Member

    45. Love the contrast! Would love to own this coin
     
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  15. Anthony Mazza

    Anthony Mazza Well-Known Member

  16. johnmilton

    johnmilton Well-Known Member

    My vote would be EF-45 sharpness, but I would say that the toning is detrimental and constitutes environmental damage. The reverse fields look pitted to me.
     
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  17. eddiespin

    eddiespin Fast Eddie

    EF45 seems about where it’s at.
     
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  18. Beefer518

    Beefer518 Well-Known Member

    40

    The coin is so attractive, it almost looks like a Chinese counterfeit, but nicer. (Not sure if that statement will come off correctly, it's a total compliment for the coin.)
     
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  19. micbraun

    micbraun coindiccted

    I agree, it looks like a „very nice fake“ :-D

    Seriously, I think this coin shouldn‘t grade due to environmental damage. It has this appealing circ-cam look though...
     
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  20. Scott J

    Scott J Well-Known Member

    Thanks everyone for your thoughts.
    My thoughts were I had to buy it if the bidding didn't get too high, and I thought I did pretty good at under $120, I just really dig the look. I also thought with the detail present in the drapery at the bottom of the shield and across her body, as well as the toes and the rivets on the shield that maybe it was slightly undergraded at 40.
    SmartSelect_20210427-191247_Chrome.jpg
    I just like circulated coins with a bit of patina. I carry the coin pictured below in my pocket,, same type of look,, but not as nice. 20210207_144015.jpg .
    I even let my pocket knife take on a patina.
    20201107_131411.jpg
     
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  21. johnmilton

    johnmilton Well-Known Member

    ANACS net graded the coin from AU sharpness to EF-40.

    If you get hung up on this look, it will cost you a lot of money in the long run. The acid test comes when you get ready to sell your coins. I've been there and learned to avoid the pitfalls.
     
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