What would you grade this 1878 Quarter?

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by rooman9, Apr 13, 2017.

  1. rooman9

    rooman9 Lovin Shiny Things

    Just received this today. Seller had it listed as a proof with some really bad pictures. I didn't think it was a proof and I'm kind of on the fence, but it's still a nice coin. Let me know what you think.

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  3. BigTee44

    BigTee44 Well-Known Member

    I'd send it back
     
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  4. Michael K

    Michael K Well-Known Member

    VF 35 details. The obverse looks scrubbed.
     
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  5. C-B-D

    C-B-D Well-Known Member

    You paid $200, I see. I'm on the fence at that price. But I do not think it's a proof.
     
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  6. C-B-D

    C-B-D Well-Known Member

    I say AU55 to AU58, but I'll agree cleaned.
     
  7. rooman9

    rooman9 Lovin Shiny Things

    I agree it's not a proof and I figured it was cleaned. I figured I'd take a gamble, but I think I lost. I'll probably return it.
     
  8. TypeCoin971793

    TypeCoin971793 Just a random guy on the internet

    This. Not a proof. Send it back.
     
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  9. ksparrow

    ksparrow Coin Hoarder Supporter

    looks harshly cleaned and retoned. Agree with return ASAP.
     
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  10. Treashunt

    Treashunt The Other Frank


    I'll buy all of your VF!

    anytime
     
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  11. TypeCoin971793

    TypeCoin971793 Just a random guy on the internet

    I was thinking the same thing.
     
  12. ldhair

    ldhair Clean Supporter

    Can I be third in line?
     
  13. Michael K

    Michael K Well-Known Member

    Well originally I was at XF, I don't have at as AU because it has been circulated, there is plenty of circulation wear on the obverse.
    And just something I didn't like about it. The scratches. So I under graded it.
     
  14. TypeCoin971793

    TypeCoin971793 Just a random guy on the internet

    Aren't AU coins circulated? o_O
     
  15. Michael K

    Michael K Well-Known Member

    Yes but lighter than this.
    The current grading standards are too lenient.
    We need to go back to stricter guidelines, and this
    coin would not be higher than XF-45.
     
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