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<p>[QUOTE="PennyGuy, post: 1042685, member: 17502"]Interesting 1866 there mrak. Cleaned? Yes I do believe so, on grade I would say a XF45 details. A few other interesting items I'm seeing:</p><p>A really good hi res closeup of the obverse and reverse would help, but in-hand look closely at the left banner tip, I think I see a die crack down the left side into leaves then on to the left arrow feathers then toward the date. You need to get magnification to see most of it, also examine the date numerals closely with light from several different angles, you need to look for repunching on all four digits of the date. If those are present I'd advise you to get a hold of a copy of Getting Your Two Cents Worth, by Kevin Flynn. Available at larger coin stores, ebay, Amazon, your local library, the ANA library, etc. On page 77 compare the diagnostics listed for the KF-2-RPD variety to your coin. I see some similarities but can't see them all. Good Luck[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="PennyGuy, post: 1042685, member: 17502"]Interesting 1866 there mrak. Cleaned? Yes I do believe so, on grade I would say a XF45 details. A few other interesting items I'm seeing: A really good hi res closeup of the obverse and reverse would help, but in-hand look closely at the left banner tip, I think I see a die crack down the left side into leaves then on to the left arrow feathers then toward the date. You need to get magnification to see most of it, also examine the date numerals closely with light from several different angles, you need to look for repunching on all four digits of the date. If those are present I'd advise you to get a hold of a copy of Getting Your Two Cents Worth, by Kevin Flynn. Available at larger coin stores, ebay, Amazon, your local library, the ANA library, etc. On page 77 compare the diagnostics listed for the KF-2-RPD variety to your coin. I see some similarities but can't see them all. Good Luck[/QUOTE]
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