Could this coin be a upgrade candidate? 1896 s barber quarter
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Just got this 1896 s barber quarter and it is graded NGC ag3. I was looking at the pcgs photograde and though it might have a chance to go to a g4 based on the pictures? The ag in the photograde has alot more missing then mine on the reverse? Here is my coin
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What I see is a 4---/3.5ish coin that was netted to 03 because of possible cleaning and scratches.
Do you see the long thin scratch that goes rim to rim from 7:30-1:00?
The coin is maxxed out as it sits.
No.
Strictly an AG3. Not even close to a G4.
It's semantics. But by virtue of the differences between the two grades, an AG3 is, by definition, (and appearances) close to a G4.
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No.
Not that close.
I know nothing about grading, but seems to me the obverse wear of yours is very similar to the AG3, plus yours has that big scratch. One thing I learned from watching PCGS youtube videos is that the obverse counts much more than the reverse.
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Looking at a few more pictures, I agree.
Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.
The OP's coin show slight shield detail whereas both the PCGS AG and GD don't. Just a tad too much reverse rim wear though (especially around 8:00) to qualify as a GD04.
I would say it's accurately graded. Hope you enjoy it!!
I agree
with AG-3.
No,
you need a little more portion of the rim being solid than your coin has, about another 30-40%
Graded correctly...and at that level, I would not even worry about the grade. Cheers, RickO
Just call it a low ball and double the price.
No.
The silver lining is....it's an 1896-S. That would be enough for me.
No. Ideally the reverse should have a full rim. I realize that the services some times give coins in G4 a pass on the rims, but not that much of a pass IMHO. I'm not even convinced the coin should be straight graded with long staple scratch.