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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Leadfoot, post: 137295, member: 2972&quot;]Save your notes to Taylor <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie2" alt=";)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /> -- the coin was graded AU 55.</p><p><br /></p><p>Here are my detailed thoughts on the coin....</p><p><br /></p><p>This is a case of a split grade coin if there ever was one.&nbsp; The obverse is, IMHO, is in AU condition.&nbsp; There is a remarkable amount of mint luster remaining, and just a bit of rub on the high points.&nbsp; The reverse, however, is more problematic.&nbsp; The luster is worn except for in the recesses around the devices and lettering, and much of the fields show significant luster breaks.&nbsp; In addition, the high points of the reverse show more wear than the obverse.&nbsp; The reverse is, again IMHO, in low XF condition, however the scratch shown so well in the photos make this a borderline bodybag and why I believe this coin might not have been graded at PCGS.</p><p><br /></p><p>What attracted me to the coin was the obverse of the coin -- the strike and luster are both above average.&nbsp;&nbsp; With the destination being my Dansco 7070, I&#039;m less worried about the reverse as the coins are most viewed on the obverse.&nbsp; The coin is also, IMHO, 100% not messed with -- it has the &quot;old nickel&quot; look that I like in circulated nickel coinage.</p><p><br /></p><p>Personally, I would grade it AU 55 / XF 40 -- Net XF 45+.</p><p><br /></p><p>I am pleased with the coin and it has been liberated from Mr. Taylor&#039;s new and easy-to-crack holder to live happily ever after in the Dansco.&nbsp; <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie1" alt=":)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>Thanks for all the comments....Mike[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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