1859-S Liberty Seated Quarter
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Just received this from a local auction that I have had successes with in the past. I think it's legit, but this seems like a coin that could have counterfeits floating around. As long as it's not a fake, I would guess it's around F12. What are your thoughts? Do you think this would straight grade? Thank you all for your input, I appreciate it greatly!
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Fine detail, looks cleaned from the pics
No on the straight grade, genuine, Fine details.
Tough date though, and good enough for an album collection.
Looks good but cleaned.
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VF cleaned, but, most circulated liberty seated coins have been cleaned in some manner or another. I like it and wouldn't mind having it in my collection. 1859-S is a key date.
FWIW, I'd delete "Liberty Seated" and probably even "circulated" for even broader application of your observation!
Thanks everyone for your input! I am glad to hear you all agree it's genuine. I have to admit I was a bit concerned. It's not everyday you see such an uncommon coin listed in a local auction. 80,000 minted with a survival estimate of only 300, it was a pretty neat find!
Real, and definitely cleaned, as others thought. Not just an unusual find at a local auction - but unusual in that it's more likely to grade lower and/or have major damage. The 1859-S 25c is one of those condition rarities for which anything straight-graded above VF is a noteworthy find.
As the others have said ... cleaned. A good album coin.
Nice find, but cleaned and maybe details due to the gouge above the cap and the hit on the reverse. Cheers, RickO