Guess the TPG grade 1803 Draped Bust Half

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  1. Bedford

    Bedford Lackey For Coin Junkies

    Well,This IMO is a magnificent example 1803 Large 3 12 Arrows O-101 Draped Bust half . It is CAC stickered.

    So how well will your eye agree with the TPG's grade ?

    In addition once enough grades /opinions are added & I reveal the grade I want to see if you agree with the CAC .
     

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  3. vipergts2

    vipergts2 Jester in hobby of kings

    Your, coin??

    It looks to me to be upper AU. It appears to have a rub on liberty,s cheak and mabey on the eagle's breast. The strike looks good for the breed but enough missing detail to make it tough to pinpoint condition. Especially for an untrained grader like me.:secret:
    Great looking coin that would look even better in my hands. ;)
     
  4. Treashunt

    Treashunt The Other Frank

    lets see: PCGS, and AU-58.

    So, they probably market graded it MS-63.
     
  5. rzage

    rzage What Goes Around Comes Around .

    AU-55 , another nice coin .
    rzage
     
  6. CamaroDMD

    CamaroDMD [Insert Clever Title] Supporter

    I'm going to say it's an AU-50. There is some wear on the high points on both the obverse and the reverse that drops the grade a bit...but overall it's a beautiful example of the coin.
     
  7. 900fine

    900fine doggone it people like me

    AU50. Another hottie !

    I considered MS for a few moments, but its seems clear there is rub on Libbie's cheek, hair above temple, and top / back of head.

    Terrific color. Very nice surfaces.

    Reverse seems like a really strong strike. "E ... UNUM" looks great (weak on many others, even high grade like this one). Clear rub on clouds, eagle's head, breast, and leading edge of wings.

    Marvelous coin.
     
  8. mark_h

    mark_h Somewhere over the rainbow

    Very nice coin. Looks AU55 to me.
     
  9. Catbert

    Catbert Evil Cat

    My assessment is AU55.
     
  10. green18

    green18 Unknown member Sweet on Commemorative Coins Supporter

    I'm going to agree with Frank...AU58.
     
  11. Phoenix21

    Phoenix21 Well-Known Member

    I'll say AU-50, and they said AU-55. :thumb:

    Phoenix :cool:
     
  12. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    By ANA standards, it's an XF40. Fully suspect it's slabbed AU55 though.

    And how they can justify that is beyond me, but they do on a regular basis. The coin has obvious wear, and more than a little, on the hair, cheek, forehead, shoulder, ribbon, stars - virtually everywhere and the same for the reverse - the right corner of the shield is practically worn smooth, the horizontal or vertical shield lines are not separated completely, all of the feathers show wear. And most of all, there is not a trace of luster than I can see on the coin. But I will admit, that could be the pics. But based on the wear I doubt it.
     
  13. Arizona Jack

    Arizona Jack The Lincoln-ator

    I have to go AU here.
    Damn Budgood, you sure are posting some nice stuff these days !!
     
  14. Lehigh96

    Lehigh96 Toning Enthusiast

    I will say AU53
     
  15. dready

    dready Coin Hoarder

    64 . The weak reverse keeping it from a 65. Beautiful coin. It would look real nice at my house.... John
     
  16. Bedford

    Bedford Lackey For Coin Junkies

    Thanks for the replies. Well most everyone was pretty on or close enough. The coin is graded by PCGS as AU55 - It is also CAC stickered.

    Now do you agree that the coin is superior for the grade ?

    Oh .... The coin also does have some luster still around the peripheries you just cant tell by the pictures.
     

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  17. mark_h

    mark_h Somewhere over the rainbow

    I would have to have it in hand, but from your pictures I would say no. It is still a very nice coin!
     
  18. Leadfoot

    Leadfoot there is no spoon

    AU55 or 58, depending on luster. Very nice coin!
     
  19. rzage

    rzage What Goes Around Comes Around .

    Those older coins , before reeded edges are hard for me to grade , not sure if its wear or a week strike , from the pictures I'd say no , but then I'm no expert .
    rzage;)
     
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