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Manorcourtman
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I should have my PCGS grade on this in a few days. What do you grade it? It has blazing luster FYI. Oh, and it's a DDO, FS-101 cherrypick. Not a dramatic doubled die, but tough nonetheless!! I'll give my opinion later.
1929 5C DDO FS-101 (016.8)
MS65
USA
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Above average strike for a 29, I’ll go with 65.
64
My guess is MS64, and if the coin has “blazing luster”, that’s not apparent in the images. The luster looks more satiny to me.
Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.
MS65. Nice coin.
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That is a nice Buff... I would say MS64.... Nice details obverse and reverse. Cheers, RickO
I think 64
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my guess would be ms62 or 63 just because of the nicks on the nose otherwise a very nice-looking coin, you should be very happy with whatever you get it's a keeper for sure.
64 odd lighting but decent images.
I would say 64. Rev is easy 65 and Obv is 63.75 ( gotta be original in my breakdown)
Using the supplied pictures I'd go 63. No blazing luster apparent - obverse will hold it down
"When they can't find anything wrong with you, they create it!"
I feel the lack of luster may or not hold it back. Photos don't always show luster and grader's don't have to rely on photos. If coin has luster not in photo then 65 and if not 64. Absolutely well struck 29.
Jim
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If the the luster is there I see it as a 65. If not 64.
As a footnote the images leave a lot to be desired. Looks like it was pounded with light. I agree the strike is above average for the date.
Thanks guys! I use my Wife's makeup light for my pics so that might explain my picture issue!!! I grade it 63. We'll see what our Host see's it as. I appreciate the brutal honesty!!!!!! I will post the results when they come in.
Joe’s post actually makes me feel better about the coin. My initial reaction based on the photos is that the coin may have been overdipped although the carbon spots would suggest otherwise.
Good luck and please post the resulting grade.
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Like Mark said, it's more satiny than brilliant. Too bad it has those black obverse spots. The coin's look overall is "clean", with a fully struck top feather.
The reverse looks better than the obverse.
It would be a 65 without the spotting so I'll say 64.
Pete
Just got word from our host:
1929 5C DDO FS-101 (016.8)
MS65
USA
Thanks for all the opinions!! I’m pretty happy about it! Happy 4th of July to everyone.
Nice result, and you had it at 63! Luster likely fuller that photos indicate.
Post the glamour shot when you get it!