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Stepped out of my prime focal area...***GRADE POSTED***

WalkerfanWalkerfan Posts: 9,632 ✭✭✭✭✭
edited December 24, 2020 1:31PM in U.S. Coin Forum

But it is an area that I have always liked and am reasonably familiar with.

I have wanted one of these for DECADES.

This coin was just whispering in my ear, for days, and I couldn't help but fall prey to her charms.

Mintage of 293,000.

Last year of the Series.

Thoughts & comments are always welcome.

I will post the grade within 24 hours.

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My Full Walker Registry Set (1916-1947):

https://www.ngccoin.com/registry/competitive-sets/16292/

Comments

  • jmlanzafjmlanzaf Posts: 35,638 ✭✭✭✭✭

    nice

  • coinbufcoinbuf Posts: 11,746 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Very nice, looks AU55 to me.

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  • SmudgeSmudge Posts: 9,741 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Nice, looks about 62. She is rather seductive.

  • MFeldMFeld Posts: 14,434 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Nice job, stepping out! Whatever the grade, that’s a really nice looking example - something I seldom say about Seated dollars.

    My grade guess is MS63.

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  • PhilLynottPhilLynott Posts: 894 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Very nice congrats!

    I'll wager a 63

  • Walkerguy21DWalkerguy21D Posts: 11,608 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited December 23, 2020 8:06PM

    Very tough coin to find nice.
    Not sure if a lot of these were melted or what......but I like first and last year’s of issue for my type set, and I’ve never found a decent XF/AU that I wanted for my set. When you do run across one on the bourse, it invariably is cleany or dinged up.

    That example is very nice!

    Edited to add - from CoinFacts:
    1873 circulated grades: Many if not most 1873 Liberty Seated dollars went to the melting pot. Specimens of coins in circulated grades from Very Fine to AU are much rarer today than the mintage indicates.

    Availability of Mint State grades: The 1873 is quite rare in Mint State, but not as rare as one might think. However, they are not significantly more elusive than are circulated pieces (which, as noted, are not easy to find).

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  • jughead1893jughead1893 Posts: 1,710 ✭✭✭✭✭

    62,congrats

  • jesbrokenjesbroken Posts: 10,430 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Love it also, I believe it's beauty would garner a 63.
    Jim


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  • koynekwestkoynekwest Posts: 10,048 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I also wanted one for decades. Finally got one two years ago.

  • joeykoinsjoeykoins Posts: 17,269 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Love not only the coin but the mintage as well. B)

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  • bolivarshagnastybolivarshagnasty Posts: 7,352 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I’m going with 58. I would be proud to own it at any grade. Congrats!

  • ChangeInHistoryChangeInHistory Posts: 3,082 ✭✭✭✭✭

    That's one hell of a distraction, love it!

  • oldUScoinsoldUScoins Posts: 243 ✭✭✭✭

    Very nice! Congrats.

  • coinkatcoinkat Posts: 23,698 ✭✭✭✭✭

    You done good... it hopefully should grade in the MS spectrum. I don't see many 1873 SLD... maybe others here have had better luck

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  • JimnightJimnight Posts: 10,846 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Nice!

  • braddickbraddick Posts: 24,551 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Definitely a keeper!

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  • cameonut2011cameonut2011 Posts: 10,181 ✭✭✭✭✭

    AU62? I like it.

  • ElmerFusterpuckElmerFusterpuck Posts: 4,769 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Very nice, and yes the 1873 is a tougher date too.

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  • 87redcivic87redcivic Posts: 145 ✭✭✭

    I'll take a stab as AU 58. But seeing all of the MS 62/63 guesses makes me question that initial call. It's nice coin regardless of the grade given.

  • johnny9434johnny9434 Posts: 28,997 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Way cool it's always nice to have the good stuff for yourself

  • shishshish Posts: 1,173 ✭✭✭✭✭

    NGC-62, Very nice example that I grade AU-58.

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  • CatbertCatbert Posts: 7,495 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited December 24, 2020 5:56AM

    I’m thinking 62 as well. Pretty coin!

    Edited to add: we’ll make you a type collector yet! o:)

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  • FlatwoodsFlatwoods Posts: 4,245 ✭✭✭✭✭

    That's a great looking dollar.
    Very nice!

  • coinkatcoinkat Posts: 23,698 ✭✭✭✭✭

    One additional comment... This story reflects the benefit of casting a big net in an effort to find and actually buy those coins that may not be on the front burner. In numismatics, opportunities can present themselves when we least expect it. Collectors need to look for those opportunities. The best coins I own were found when I was not specifically looking for them. This may sound strange and undisciplined, but that is the way it is with me.

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  • ThreeCentSilverFLThreeCentSilverFL Posts: 1,695 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Nice addition!

  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I have done this often.... It happened so often, that I stopped making lists or doing series. I am proudly - and totally - undisciplined in my collecting - (some might say in other areas as well :D ). I buy what I like.... When I used to go to shows, sometimes I purchased nothing, other times, several pieces. I found that for me, this was an incredibly satisfying way to enjoy the hobby. Cheers, RickO

  • ZoinsZoins Posts: 34,401 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Great looking coin and great place to step!

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  • OKbustchaserOKbustchaser Posts: 5,541 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Well, when you cheat on your Walkers you at least have great taste in a mistress.

    Just because I'm old doesn't mean I don't love to look at a pretty bust.
  • ashelandasheland Posts: 23,591 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Superb!

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  • RollermanRollerman Posts: 1,894 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Seems like a 58 to me.

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  • zas107zas107 Posts: 831 ✭✭✭

    62 or 63 Would be my guess. I suspect if the coin was submitted several times it would come back both of these grades at some point if the photos are an accurate representation.

  • JBNJBN Posts: 1,887 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I very much enjoy my collection of WLH. While I will upgrade the set when I can (or get outbid for the upgrade), my collecting focus is also on Seated Liberty coins.
    Yada yada yada on grading from one photo - yours looks MS to me as I think the shadowing around the devices is toning and don't see rub on the thigh. 63.
    You will enjoy Seated Liberty coins. Gorgeous design.

  • amwldcoinamwldcoin Posts: 11,269 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I'm going with 61.

  • pursuitoflibertypursuitofliberty Posts: 7,217 ✭✭✭✭✭

    That is a gorgeous and seductive Dollar, for sure! <3

    Looks uncirculated, and I'm going to say it's in a 63 holder


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  • crazyhounddogcrazyhounddog Posts: 14,030 ✭✭✭✭✭

    WOW! A VERY nice piece for sure and the eye appeal is lovely. I gotta say 63 as I see zero rub with my old eyes.
    Congratulations on such a nice addition 👌

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  • silverpopsilverpop Posts: 6,710 ✭✭✭✭✭

    very nice coin

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  • erwindocerwindoc Posts: 5,244 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I like it!

  • CoinJunkieCoinJunkie Posts: 8,772 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Nice coin. I could see it grading anywhere from 58-63 depending on where Jupiter and Saturn are...

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  • ironmanl63ironmanl63 Posts: 1,974 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I saw this after the grade posted but I was at MS63.

  • WalkerfanWalkerfan Posts: 9,632 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @ironmanl63 said:
    I saw this after the grade posted but I was at MS63.

    Me too! Thanks for the honest opinion.

    Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍

    My Full Walker Registry Set (1916-1947):

    https://www.ngccoin.com/registry/competitive-sets/16292/

  • WalkerfanWalkerfan Posts: 9,632 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited December 24, 2020 6:38PM

    Wow, this coin is CRAZY scarce. Only 8 MS 62 examples (4 P and 4 N) have sold at Heritage, since 1993!! At Great Collections, could find no examples in 62 or 63 and only ONE 64, which didn't look as nice as my coin. Feeling grateful and justified in my purchasing decision. o:) Glad that I stepped up, as this was, evidently, a scarce and important opportunity.

    Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍

    My Full Walker Registry Set (1916-1947):

    https://www.ngccoin.com/registry/competitive-sets/16292/

  • Walkerguy21DWalkerguy21D Posts: 11,608 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Indeed it was, Jeff!

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