Congrats! It is great to see you so excited about the coin.
Clash marks above the date, Die chips along the cracks. Obverse dentils nearly worn off the die, stars pulled to rims. Lots of stories to tell with this coin. It is also an R-4 rarity, which means "very scarce" with an estimated 81-200 survivors (no rarity premium though).
Another way to tell this coin has VF wear on the obverse, the upper drapery line is not worn into the shoulder. The hair detail and ribbon are weak because of die wear and from lapping - which is a process of rough polishing or grinding in order to extend the life of the die. This obverse die is nearly terminal after being used on five previous die marriages.
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Nice old coin.... I see it makes you happy... that is important. Not the grade, not the slab... It is an exciting piece of history, still preserved, with a history of it's own - who spent it, what did it buy, whose pocket or purse did it reside in?? Cheers, RickO
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That's a super nice piece. Thanks for sharing it!
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Excellent coin!
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Looks like she is getting ready to go out. Got some eyebrow liner (or whatever it is called). Nice.
Congrats and Congrats ........ there's nothing like receiving a NEWP
Oh so very nice, congrats.
That's a super nice one!
Congrats! It is great to see you so excited about the coin.
Clash marks above the date, Die chips along the cracks. Obverse dentils nearly worn off the die, stars pulled to rims. Lots of stories to tell with this coin. It is also an R-4 rarity, which means "very scarce" with an estimated 81-200 survivors (no rarity premium though).
Another way to tell this coin has VF wear on the obverse, the upper drapery line is not worn into the shoulder. The hair detail and ribbon are weak because of die wear and from lapping - which is a process of rough polishing or grinding in order to extend the life of the die. This obverse die is nearly terminal after being used on five previous die marriages.
Don't like scuffs across bust last photo
The Obverse has a die clash π
That looks like scuffs on the slab not the coin.
Still a nice coin.
Nice old coin.... I see it makes you happy... that is important. Not the grade, not the slab... It is an exciting piece of history, still preserved, with a history of it's own - who spent it, what did it buy, whose pocket or purse did it reside in?? Cheers, RickO
You seriously did well on that pick up, I'd be excited too! She's a keeper for sure!
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