GTG: 1861-S Quarter Eagle - CACG - GRADE REVEALED
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Any thoughts on the grade of this scarce Quarter Eagle? Reveal posted after the guesses.
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Mr_Spud
55+
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45/50
53 with a Nice image
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XF45, if it had enough luster I could see it in a 50 holder but I love it as an XF45.
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Edited: from 55 to 53, once I noticed the coin was graded by CACG.
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I'll venture 53 as no objectionable marks, some lustre around devices under the toning with very nice rims (I like to look here as well since they are relatively broad and obviously flat - subject to hits and damage...The field to right of bust is a bit wonky but maybe some planchet issues?? I suspect head, talons & wings on reverse as well as Lib's curls to obverse victims of soft striking & bit of friction on top of that.
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50.
I’ll go with 45. The obverse looks 50-55ish while the reverse brings the grade down with the wear on the head, wings, and talons.
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50
AU50 Nice surfaces and color.
55
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45 sounds right
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45+
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I concur.
53
50
45/50
45
I'm in for 53. I like the color!
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My initial thought was 55.
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XF Details?
edit to add: I know jack squat about gold.
Having fun while switching things up and focusing on a next level PCGS slabbed 1950+ type set, while still looking for great examples for the 7070.
My gut reaction was 55.
The 1861-S $2.50 can be quite difficult to find, especially with CAC approval.
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/gold/liberty-head-2-1-gold-major-sets/liberty-head-2-1-gold-basic-set-circulation-strikes-1840-1907-cac/alltimeset/268163
Au 53, fwiw
Wow I love it, 53 here.
An ominous thought from a guy that would know. Details grade bet just jumped on DraftKings.
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53
At the risk of putting my foot in my mouth, I’ll take some straight-grade action.😬
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Hey again!
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50 here.
55
I was teasing, too, but I would be very surprised if the coin received a details-grade.
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Nice date as well as coin. PCGS survivors in all grades estimates 85.
Au 55
Technical 53/45, probably net 50.
Don't see much luster in the photo so would say XF45.
But if there is some luster that is not showing in the photo, then I would say AU53.
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I've never submitted to CACG, but from what I've seen online, they seem to be fair with numeric grading. I tend to agree with their grades, but the big problem I see is that they give details grades to coins that don't deserve it.
Forget the number grade, that coin looks original and beautiful regardless of number and would look great in any collection. I’d give it a 50 but can easily see it higher.
nice 50
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Coin is beautiful. 53 would be my guess!
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Could not decide between 53 and 55 so I will say 53+.
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Mike
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55
Tom
XF45. A really nice clean coin. The reverse seems a little worn. Tiny rim nick at 9:00 on the obverse.
Well someone here almost figured it out but no one said "Cleaned". Under a halogen lamp there are no hairlines or any signs of being wiped. I do believe the coin was dipped in something to remove dirt but the surfaces don't look disturbed. It really seems like CAC is trying to become the new "OGH". CACG Numeric grades are tough and I mostly agree with them but some really nice coins are getting passed over. I was expecting a 45 or 50 but got this lump of coal instead.
Thank goodness I'm not a betting man
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