What will this grade?

Discussion in 'Coin Chat' started by USCoinCollector42, Mar 31, 2018.

  1. USCoinCollector42

    USCoinCollector42 Well-Known Member

    Thanks in advance for all replies.
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  3. ldhair

    ldhair Clean Supporter

    AU something.
     
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  4. Treashunt

    Treashunt The Other Frank

    Pictures in holders are useless.
     
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  5. V. Kurt Bellman

    V. Kurt Bellman Yes, I'm blunt! Get over your "feeeeelings".

    Under classic grading criteria, AU58. Under market grading, superior luster and lack of dings can make up for that rub on Mr. Allen's cheek and hair.
     
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  6. Wheatmaster101

    Wheatmaster101 U.S. Cent Collector

    I'll go with Au-55
     
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  7. ddddd

    ddddd Member

    It might very well be MS (it appears the luster is very strong), but those pictures are difficult to interpret (i.e. is there wear, any major hits that might be hidden).

    paging @Beefer518
     
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  8. USCoinCollector42

    USCoinCollector42 Well-Known Member

    I don’t own the coin so I can’t tell if there is any hidden damage but the picture doesn’t appear to be altered or anything. Is there any chance of the coin grading low MS instead of AU?

    Thanks for all the applies so far.
     
  9. ddddd

    ddddd Member

    My guess would be MS, but it would not be something I would want to risk a ton on.

    If the price is right, go for it. However, I would rather just purchase a graded MS 63 than gamble on this one at MS level pricing.
     
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  10. Beefer518

    Beefer518 Well-Known Member

    I agree with @Treashunt - pics on holders are useless, but...

    I'd say AU50, 55 at best. And for that money, you should be able to pick up a 63 or 64 (even on ebay).

    I paid about $10 more for this -
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    Oh, and a shout-out to @ddddd for putting me on the spot! ;)
     
  11. baseball21

    baseball21 Well-Known Member

    Grading from scans is a guesstimate at best
     
  12. ddddd

    ddddd Member

    Sorry about that @Beefer518 :p ....you're just the first person I think of when it comes to commems :)

    And I now found the listing too; I concur that the price is too high for a raw coin with those photos. Plus even the seller calls it an AU!
     
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  13. V. Kurt Bellman

    V. Kurt Bellman Yes, I'm blunt! Get over your "feeeeelings".

    Look at the difference between Mr. Allen's cheek on this one and the OP's image. Also the hair at his temple. Also the cat shoulder. This (OP's) SHOULD be an AU.
     
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  14. iPen

    iPen Well-Known Member

    Wear in the hair, temple, etc. AU55-AU58 at best IMHO.
     
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