XF or AU

Will the circulation blemishes on the cheek stop this coin from an AU grade? Any other comments as well?

 

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This certainly looks like AU to me.

 

I really don't think they're that severe, but I'm not knowledgeable enough about the IHCs. I would say it has a good shot at AU.

 

Au-55 imho.

 

EF 40-45 - not AU. too much wear in general spots around the hair and diamonds + reverse.

reading that post above mine made me want to add for such a light coin i dont see any luster but i dont think its a problem coin.

 

AU but did you alter the color in the pictures? XF I would expect a darker coin. with more rub on liberty. I almost wanna say that's a problem coin

 

One of my Halogens is frosted and the other clear. Depending on which one is closer, the color can change. I posted pictures that are more detail orientated than color correct. I would say the coin also has more luster than I have captured here.

 

I would say AU. I would be more worried about what is around second feather tip from M to R. Looks like a pin scratch, but really could just be I am looking at big pictures.

 

Looks XF to me. One diamond is completely missing, so maybe not even that.
Guy

 

I would be surprised if it didn't return from PCGS or NGC an AU53 or possibly AU55.

-Brian

 

tpg grade: low end AU. 50 to 55.

very nice coin, great color.

imo

 

Looks au53 to me. Some luster and that coin could go 58

 

Halogen bulbs add a little red color. I always reduce the red saturation for a realistic image.

Assuming the TPG has no issues with the color I think it would grade 53. Luster can push it either way.
Lance.

 

Yep that's what I would go with as well, XF. Still a very decent grade for an old coin like that.

 

Not to be difficult, but the only way the OP's coin would grade XF is if it was totally devoid of luster. Even if the weakness pointed out is not a matter of strike or worn dies (which I think is likely, if not a photo problem) it would not force an XF grade.

Here's an XF45 from PCGS coinfacts to compare.
Lance.

 

I'd have to say XF primarily due to the missing diamond. I sort of expect it on a worn XF but a must on an AU IHC.

 

What if the diamond wasn't struck to begin with?

Why the focus on the diamond?

TPGs grade by luster, not (myopic, IMO) ANA "grading by details".

 

Any comments on the doubling of the letters in the Legend? Machine or die? There is quite a bit.

 

That is an AU 55 no problem IMO.

 

That's called Longacre doubling. Very cool, but very common with IHC's. Easy to google for more info.
Lance.