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This is one of the nicest coins that I have found in circulation. Just curios as to how it might grade. There is what looks like some light scuff marks across OF on the reverse. The scuff marks don't stand out that much but they are noticeable under a 7X loupe.
Beautiful coin. I'm not an expert on high-end grading, so I'll leave that for the others; however, I felt I should comment on the area at OF on the reverse. I do not believe this to be anything post-strike. This area is notorious for getting a weakened strike, because the bust area on the opposing side takes up a lot of metal to fill, resulting in a weaker strike in this area. It is exactly like the weak area you see on the opposing side of a cud, for the exact same reason. I would venture that the striations you see there were on the planchet before the strike and were simply not annihilated due to the weakness of the strike in that area. At any rate, I don't feel that SHOULD affect the grade, but it might depending on who looks at it, I guess. The only thing I see is a little "water" spot on the obverse above the nose. Other than that, it looks fabulous, with beautiful cartwheel luster.
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I'm horrible at grading, but I would venture a guess similar to the others: 66 or 67 at very best. I think the water spot and possibly the bubble behind Abe's right shoulder might count against it. Best wishes if you get it slabbed!
Chris
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That's a real pretty coin. IMHO, it is a 66 all day long with a slight shot at 67. You certainly don't see them that nice too often. That first pic of yours really is awesome and shows the luster extremely well It is one of the best full coin shots I have seen in a while. Very well done!
That's a real pretty coin. IMHO, it is a 66 all day long with a slight shot at 67. You certainly don't see them that nice too often. That first pic of yours really is awesome and shows the luster extremely well It is one of the best full coin shots I have seen in a while. Very well done!
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