Gold $2.50 Quarter Eagle Thread
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Is the mark on or around the A in STATES on the reverse of this Quarter Eagle significant? I would like to ask for opinions on whether you think it will pass in the PCGS grading room? Thanks, Tim
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I think it’ll pass. It’s the reverse, it’s not a scrape, and it’s not that bad.
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I think so.
I think it should straight grade. That mark is not that large and it's not in a prime focal area of the coin. It may drop the grade by a point such as MS63 to MS62. Overall, it looks like a nice coin worthy of being slabbed. If you submit it please let us know how it was graded.
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I had a Morgan dollar with a scratch similar to that size and it got bodybagged by PCGS it said tooled. It wasn't in a prime focal area and was on the reverse.
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Doesn’t look like a classic scratch with one long line. Looks more like an unusual contact mark
The 1907 quarter eagle is a cool coin since it's the last coin is the longest US coin series without a change in design or composition (1840 to 1907 or 68 years).
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The mark might also be a struck-through planchet flake.
Regardless, I think MS-63, so long as there are no significant hairlines.
It will straight grade. Probably MS63.
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does it go under the left leg of the A and reappear to the left
MS-63. You can from there for whatever you expect.
It is a bunch of different scratch marks, yes.
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One other thing, I am thinking the three roughly equally-spaced tick marks in the field towards the wing might also be related for the contact event - but who really knows.
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Thanks everyone who helped on this coin study! Much appreciated. - Tim
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It looks to me like it will straight grade.... 62 or 63.... Well...looking at it longer... 62. Cheers, RickO
I agree with this. I don't think it will preclude a straight grade, but like all contact marks it will have some influence on the grade.
This piece is in an "Old Green Label" MS-63.
Wow! Beautiful. The roughness in the nose area and maybe a minor scratch on the neck might be the only thing holding it back from a 64 grade.
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Looks like it may have been hit by the reeded edge of another coin or possibly a strike through. I think it will straight grade at 63.
it's crackers to slip a rozzer the dropsy in snide
This one is an NGC MS-67.
My camera makes every mark look bigger than it is. Most people who see the 1905 quarter eagle in person think that it's a crack-out candidate. It has strong luster on both sides.
Here is my 2nd of 3 of these 1907's...
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Here is my 3 of 3 of the 1907's... for this one, can I say RPD!?
This one is currently in the grading room.
p.s. Should I start a $2.50 gold Quarter Eagle thread?
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@lkenefic, Thanks for posting. What grade would you give your '25-D quarter eagle? MS62?
Here is a 1908-P $2.50 currently in the grading room. I am on the fence between grading it MS63 and 64... mainly because of the luster which only picks up a little in this image here. It is a pretty strong MS63 I believe in these visuals. Perhaps a + grade:
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Bill, the luster is dripping off your 1907! Wow!
Your 1905, I agree, is a strong candidate for a higher grade.
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My recent submissions...
I see friction on the Indian's cheekbone and hairlines in the fields. Don't be surprised if it comes back as an AU58. In any event, it looks like a very nice coin and a first year of issue too.
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Thanks for sharing Rob. Is the C mintmark doubled to the west?
I don't have a '52 but this '51 I have been considering for purchase:
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Here are some various grades to compare. Trueview and Heritage photos. One is a bit blurry.
66CAC For my type set.
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The "C" mint mark is an RPM... Nice AU 1851 btw.
@PerryHall I would take it and be happy with a 58. Perfectly acceptable. I am going to be of the belief, however, it will end up uncirculated. It was broken out of this 8 piece type set. The previous owner put all uncirculated coins in there including one of the aforementioned 1907's...
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Im working on a 20th century set of these and I have only one left. Here are a few with good images. Been tougher for me to find a 1904 I like, which is the last remaining coin.
Jason, how fun! Will keep on the lookout for an '04.
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A proof that was auctioned off back in September.
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Man….there are some real stunners here! Great coins all!
Here are the 2 that are in my gold type set.
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Here are a few more miscellaneous pieces that I have accumulated.
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Here are a few of my Indian QE's.
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I have always like the eye appeal of this piece. It is graded MS-64, and I think that the dealer from whom I purchased it, was thinking it would upgrade to MS-65. I overpaid, but as a collector, I like it.
This 1839-O quarter eagle is graded PCGS AU-58, CAC. That is an accurate grade, but I've never seen another one in the same grade that was as good.
Heck yea - Send it in.
Cant predict what they will do. My bet - it will pass. It’s a beautiful blazer! Mark not that large nor in primary focal area. Will put my cards on table - MS63.
Hi Tim... I'd put the 1925-D closer to AU55... I see rub on Indian's cheek and some hairlines in the obverse field.
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Sixty two.
Great looking toning.
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Love these little coins. I can't imagine the immense undertaking to put together a complete date and mint mark set of these coins.
The 1899 has a mintage of only 27,200. MS-65
The 1899 QE gets little respect. Only 178 are graded PCGS 64 and it's $1000, 84 of them at 65 for $1750. There are only about 50 graded higher. Even the 1898, with 24,000 minted isn't crazy expensive compared to what has happened in the other gold series. I bought the 1898 and 1899 a few years back in PCGS 64. Fun to own and not as expensive to buy.
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Thanks for info! I am just diving into gold, after being focused completely on silver issues...Lot's to learn! I really like the look of this particular coin.
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