Well, when I saw this in your thread "Let's have a FUN - CLEAN and uplifting QUIZ" I thought you might be giving a clue. So, I went with CLEANED AU Details…. haha.
Looking closely at this coin, I wonder how the "I" was worn off in "AMERICA". I suppose having letters worn off like that really lessens the grade. I like to think it's an AU because there are some nice details in the feathers, but the letters worry me. Look closely at the "U" in UNITED. I've never graded a coin, but think it's slipping into an XF grade...just thinking out loud.
@Onastone said:
Looking closely at this coin, I wonder how the "I" was worn off in "AMERICA". I suppose having letters worn off like that really lessens the grade. I like to think it's an AU because there are some nice details in the feathers, but the letters worry me. Look closely at the "U" in UNITED. I've never graded a coin, but think it's slipping into an XF grade...just thinking out loud.
This is a generous giveaway partially why I was reluctant to join in, plus I know very little about this series or gold in general and didn’t want to insult you, but I want to play, so been leaning circulated from the start hoping I wasn’t ridiculously off. Been talking myself all over the spectrum; guess that’s the fun of it. 1862 XF40. Thanks for the chance.
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@Gilbert said:
This is a generous giveaway partially why I was reluctant to join in, plus I know very little about this series or gold in general and didn’t want to insult you, but I want to play, so been leaning circulated from the start hoping I wasn’t ridiculously off. Been talking myself all over the spectrum; guess that’s the fun of it. 1862 XF40. Thanks for the chance.
@Onastone said:
Looking closely at this coin, I wonder how the "I" was worn off in "AMERICA". I suppose having letters worn off like that really lessens the grade. I like to think it's an AU because there are some nice details in the feathers, but the letters worry me. Look closely at the "U" in UNITED. I've never graded a coin, but think it's slipping into an XF grade...just thinking out loud.
That's a striking issue, not worn. Very normal on gold dollars...
Here's a shot I took from Hawaii a few years ago...this beach is near a surf training beach where the waves roll in like clockwork all the same size, unlike the giant waves at Big Beach!
Great 'left' at the Little beach if you bodysurf .... clothing is optional.
I have heard of Makena beach. I think you are right about optional clothing... There is one young lady around these parts that is named after that beach... for a very specific reason
@wooglout said:
Thanks for yet another contest @Paradisefound ... You must be truly blessed in life to be so generous with your giveaways!
I've never owned a gold dollar. Maybe this will be my lucky day ... Mega Millions didn't turn out too well last week
Good luck everyone!
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Nope ...... slated or / and straight R all in the same pot here
Well, when I saw this in your thread "Let's have a FUN - CLEAN and uplifting QUIZ" I thought you might be giving a clue. So, I went with CLEANED AU Details….
haha.
1857 AU58
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The grade Leroy for your 1856 ?
Can I request that my entry be wrapped around some bird food for good luck?
1887 AU58
got it
I'd like to play -How about 1873 (Open 3)
OOops! I forgot the grade - AU58
Looking closely at this coin, I wonder how the "I" was worn off in "AMERICA". I suppose having letters worn off like that really lessens the grade. I like to think it's an AU because there are some nice details in the feathers, but the letters worry me. Look closely at the "U" in UNITED. I've never graded a coin, but think it's slipping into an XF grade...just thinking out loud.
Weak strike, not wear. Very common on these.
Hmm...NGC, huh? I'll go with 1877 and AU58.
Thanks, PF!
Lance.
1859 MS60 Know nothing about Gold Dollars but, it is good fun.
1861 and AU-55, Thanks for the chance to win.
1859 MS-62
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Another fantastic offering by PF. I will pas on this one. Good luck to all the entrants.
After that second photo, I would like to revise my guess in terms of the date. I will stick to my original guess on the grade.
1862 AU-55, and thank you again.
1856 au55
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1856 AU55.
1873 AU55
1861 AU58
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1856 AU53
Good luck!
1873 MS61 Cool.
Hoard the keys.
@lkeigwin
Yes ....... it's an NGC
The darn ledger disappeared again!!!????
Is it because I tried to update too quickly between the sequences?
When the slab is posted ..... then you'll know whether you are within the winner circle for the drawing
A consolation prize will be drawn for the majority ..... IT IS a very SPECIAL piece of SILVER indeed
PS: No more ledger because it turned out to be too much work for this Wahine who rather go to you know where
This is a generous giveaway partially why I was reluctant to join in, plus I know very little about this series or gold in general and didn’t want to insult you, but I want to play, so been leaning circulated from the start hoping I wasn’t ridiculously off. Been talking myself all over the spectrum; guess that’s the fun of it. 1862 XF40. Thanks for the chance.
Rid of your reluctance and have FUN!
My giveaways are not intended for anything other than sharing some JOY .... of my little wealth and a lot of health; so give me your best shot
LIFE is GOOD and accept it as it's given
That's a striking issue, not worn. Very normal on gold dollars...
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Your Hawaiian is showing.
I had to look up "Wahine":
1) a Polynesian woman or wife, especially in Hawaii or New Zealand.
2). a young woman surfer.
So I had guessed correctly that the place you'd rather go was the beach.
Makena's famous Big & Little beach
Great 'left' at the Little beach if you bodysurf .... clothing is optional.
For you, maybe, but I think for me most people would insist that it is mandatory.
I always wonder - how do you get to such a place? I don't see any roads or parking lots. I guess you hike in or take a boat.
..... and you HIKE to the Little beach
....... here is the Big beach view from the top of the hill.
As always, a very generous and kind gesture from Paradise.....
My guess is - 1856 AU53
Here's a shot I took from Hawaii a few years ago...this beach is near a surf training beach where the waves roll in like clockwork all the same size, unlike the giant waves at Big Beach!
1862 and Unc.; very easy civil war date gold, most of the others are rare. 63
What is the grade @logger7?
1859 AU53
Thanks for a great give away and fun post!
1862 AU55
I have heard of Makena beach. I think you are right about optional clothing... There is one young lady around these parts that is named after that beach... for a very specific reason
54 AU58 bugbit, erwindoc
54 MS62 PipestonePete
55 AU55 ricko
55 MS60 dadams
56 AU53 liefgold, RB1026, Estim
56 AU55 JBK, Sellitstore, Aspie_Rocco, coastalpride85, FadeToBlack, spacehayduke
56 AU55+ wooglout
56 AU58 nags, Batman23, OneOfEverything, Bigbuck1975, Jwitten, jerseycat101, Bochiman, saltydog4, valente151
56 MS61 Namvet69, Weather11am
56 MS62 bigmarty58, FredWeinberg
56 MS63 Nowilight, HiBucky
57 XF45 mvs57
57 AU50 Kudbegud
57 AU53 Parlousjoe
57 AU55 mannie gray, cheezhed
57 AU58 Testoon
57 MS61 Kkathyl
57 MS62 COollector, Along
57 MS63 GRANDAM
58 XF45 rln_14
58 AU55 AUandAG
58 AU58 No headlights
58 MS61 JasonGaming
58 MS62 Jeffnlu, BryceM
59 AU50 ms70
59 AU53 fastfreddie
59 MS60 BjandTundra
59 MS62 KellenCoin
61 AU55 hchcoin, TennesseeDave
61 AU58 messydesk
62 XF40 Gilbert
62 AU55 kaz, Pedzola, privatecoin. zrlevin, WALLE, MCADSPEC, jtlee321
62 AU58 asheland, Slider23
62 MS61 oih82w8
62 MS62 Mdcoincollector2003
62 MS63 logger7
73 AU53 coinbuf
73 AU55 CommemKing
73 AU58 USMarine6, Leroy
73 MS61 Type2
73 MS64 crazyhounddog
74 AU55 MattTheRiley
74 AU58 the beav
74 MS62 lkenetic
77 AU58 lkeigwin
78 AU50 Onastone
78 MS63 jesbroken
82 XF45 AstroJoe
82 AU58 Slider23
84 AU58 PhilLynott
85 AU55 TurboSnail
85 AU58 ChrisH821, PlatinumDuck
87 AU55 REALGATOR
87 AU58 thisistheshow
88 XF45 bsshog40
If I can still make a guess - and just to be different I'm gonna guess 1856 LOL - but I'm gonna go with 55+ !!!
Thanks for yet another contest @Paradisefound ... You must be truly blessed in life to be so generous with your giveaways!
I've never owned a gold dollar. Maybe this will be my lucky day ... Mega Millions didn't turn out too well last week
Good luck everyone!
1857 MS62
Successful BST transactions with forum members thebigeng, SPalladino, Zoidmeister, coin22lover, coinsarefun, jwitten, CommemKing.
1887 AU53
Thank you for the chance to win another fine coin from you @Paradisefound!