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<p>[QUOTE="Paul M., post: 2404883, member: 73165"]I don't think I'd own it. I suspect it will straight grade 58, since you say there is good luster. I don't like the scratches on the obverse, but, if they're not that noticeable, like you say, then it shouldn't be a problem.</p><p><br /></p><p>The toning on the obverse is okay as far as I'm concerned. I kind of like how it highlights some of the details such as in the hair, cap, and folds in the drapery. I don't care much for the reverse at all. If more of the toning overall on the coin were the russet tones that show up to the right of the eagle and on the ribbon, rather than black, I would like it a lot better.</p><p><br /></p><p>All in all, I would only purchase this coin to resell, and then probably only if I thought I had a buyer lined up. It's not my personal cup of tea, but I think someone will give it a home eventually.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Paul M., post: 2404883, member: 73165"]I don't think I'd own it. I suspect it will straight grade 58, since you say there is good luster. I don't like the scratches on the obverse, but, if they're not that noticeable, like you say, then it shouldn't be a problem. The toning on the obverse is okay as far as I'm concerned. I kind of like how it highlights some of the details such as in the hair, cap, and folds in the drapery. I don't care much for the reverse at all. If more of the toning overall on the coin were the russet tones that show up to the right of the eagle and on the ribbon, rather than black, I would like it a lot better. All in all, I would only purchase this coin to resell, and then probably only if I thought I had a buyer lined up. It's not my personal cup of tea, but I think someone will give it a home eventually.[/QUOTE]
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