Grade Revealed -- POLL: 1876-S Trade Dollar -- Post Comments & Eye Appeal Observations

Stuart · October 28, 2014 11:28AM

Welcome to this latest episode of the grading reality show Guess the Grade.

-- Brought back by popular demand, and because I thought it would be fun.

I invite you to guess the grade of this 1876-S Trade Dollar by voting in the poll, and also encourage you to please post your grading criteria, comments and eye appeal observations to keep this thread both lively and active.

1876-S Trade Dollar - Blue & Brown Dual-Sided Toner - (Type 1 Obverse & Reverse)

mercurydimeguy · October 28, 2014 11:44AM

AU55 Details, but has Chop so it's Details in NGC holder (PCGS would put into graded holder with Chop Mark designation).

Has some rub, and toned nicely...

erwindoc · October 28, 2014 12:00PM

Au55 with nice toning

Kyle · October 28, 2014 12:10PM

I'd say AU-55

291fifth · October 28, 2014 12:25PM

AU-55 details, mutilated.

AUandAG · October 28, 2014 12:31PM

Excellent eye appeal to me. AU58. Wonderful dollar that I would own in a heartbeat!

Thanks for posting.

bob

lasvegasteddy · October 28, 2014 12:33PM

au58/61 on this one

coin could have PVC issues on obv...that green stuff scares me
look into that

hopefully others chime in on that type of "green" on coins

kaz · October 28, 2014 12:43PM

I can only guesstimate AU58-MS62 since luster is so hard to judge on toned coins. Terrific eye appeal and nice strike. Like the subtle chopmark, badge of transoceanic honor.

Broadstruck · October 28, 2014 12:48PM

<< <i>coin could have PVC issues on obv...that green stuff scares me
look into that

hopefully others chime in on that type of "green" on coins >>

There's no PVC growth as that green is patina

Edited to add: I'm normally not fond of chop marked T$1's, but on this attractive example it's so well concealed

TennesseeDave · October 28, 2014 12:53PM

I voted 58, because it appears to have several surface abraisions. I think it looks like a very nice coin though. I like it.

braddick · October 28, 2014 12:56PM

XF45 damaged.

Batman23 · October 28, 2014 2:05PM

I went with AU55. Chopped unfortunately.

AMRC · October 28, 2014 3:16PM

<< <i>XF45 damaged. >>

Please offer me all of you XF coins.

nwcoast · October 28, 2014 4:26PM

I went with my first impression was was 58.
Added a plus for eye appeal.
Nice skin!

lasvegasteddy · October 28, 2014 9:19PM

i must be losing my mind as that looks like textbook "PVC" especially by the date

no ill intent here stuart...not bashing you or this coin

so sorry stuart.... if i am off the mark here

i never even knew about it till i rolled in these boards
it is a serious concern...enough that i thought i'd toss it out here

just something about that bluish green color on the obverse

johnny9434 · October 29, 2014 5:19AM

au 50. i dont like that mark on her arm. jmo

crypto79 · October 29, 2014 6:26AM

<< <i>AU55 Details, but has Chop so it's Details in NGC holder (PCGS would put into graded holder with Chop Mark designation).

Has some rub, and toned nicely... >>

Stuart · October 30, 2014 2:41AM

We're now up to 50 votes.

Thanks to all who have participated in the voting and also for your excellent observations and comments.

Steve27 · October 30, 2014 2:53AM

Chop-marked 58

HighRelief · October 31, 2014 9:49AM

So Stuart, what is the grade on the trade????

Stuart · October 31, 2014 10:19AM

Any more guesses before I post the answer, when this thread gets lost in the oblivion of page 2 or 3?

drfish · October 31, 2014 10:38AM

I guessed 58+ because that's the only + you listed in your poll and your coin definitely has + appeal.

jayPem · October 31, 2014 11:43AM

Holder says AU details.....I say 55 or 61, take your pick, not 58 though

Really like it by the way !

valente151 · October 31, 2014 11:51AM

I hit 65 on my phone on accident... whoops. I think the coin is an AU, but I don't like the color on it. I say AT. If its graded, I say 55.

410a · October 31, 2014 12:10PM

.........NGC 63.........PCGS.........63............. Crusty, dull original coin that most don't understand. Including me at times.

OriginalDan · October 31, 2014 4:11PM

I voted 53 but maybe it's just the pictures.

lordmarcovan · October 31, 2014 4:48PM

<< <i>AU55 Details, but has Chop so it's Details in NGC holder (PCGS would put into graded holder with Chop Mark designation).

Has some rub, and toned nicely... >>

Stuart · November 1, 2014 2:29AM

<< So Stuart, what is the grade on the trade???? >>

This is the first coin that I've purchased in an NGC "Details" non-numerically graded Certified holder. The coin's eye appeal convinced me to bid for it in a recent auction. After receiving the coin and inspecting it in person, I'm very pleased with having made the purchase.

It exceeds my expectations based on the auction photos as posted in this thread which did not depict the coin's luster. The coin possesses satiny to semi-prooflike mint luster in the fields, with lightly contrasting frosty cameo devices.

When rotated in light, the blue brown toning is beautifully illuminated from beneath, by the reflected light that emanates through it.

1876-S Trade Dollar - NGC AU Details - Chopmarked

ricko · November 1, 2014 2:50AM

Crack, acetone soak, rinse and submit.....Cheers, RickO

Grade Revealed -- POLL: 1876-S Trade Dollar -- Post Comments &amp; Eye Appeal Observations

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