Seeking opinions on this 36S Washington. edited, link included

Bikingnut

The obverse seems to have little wear on the high points and no significant dings. On the reverse the tail feathers look very weak. Is this typical of the early date Washingtons? Opinions will be greatly appreciated.

dennis

Helps to include the link

36S

TommyB

DHeath

Yes, they tend to be weak. I like the coin a bunch, but it looks like an AU58 slider to me. The obverse will never make it through PCGS as MS because of the hairlining in the field and the rubs on the upper hair curls. I'd pay AU money if I wanted it. JMO


BTW - The strike wouldn't bother me.

originalisbest

Welll... if somebody wanted to sell me that as an AU-58, I'm 100% sure I'm getting a great deal, as in my opinion that coin is 60% surely a nice MS.

Note I'm not 100% sure MS, I'd really need to rotate in a good light. But either way, surely a nice coin, and kudos to the seller for such a NICE, DETAILED scan. You don't often see raw images of that detail. Unless Shylock were to start up an auction photos sideline.

Still then, since not 100% sure - the amount to bid is up in the air. Do you err on the side of caution and lose out on the coin - or do you bid MS-62 price and (hopefully not) end up disappointed in it as a 62?

Good luck either way.

Android

It appears to me to be a nice MS62 coin. I'd need to see it "live" to check out the extent of the hairlines though. The ones I can see wouldn't necessarily get it bagged if you submitted it. I've seen worse on slabbed stuff. I wouldn't send it in to be slabbed, it's a nice album coin.

Andy

TomB

Although the scans are good I can't really tell if the coin is MS or AU. Given that caveat, I will say that I do think the coin is MS and that MS62 is a reasonable grade assignment. I would hold off on buying this date in this grade as you can come across some superb MS64 coins for $150 or so.

beartracks42

I would agree with TomB. The coin looks MS in these scans and compares favorably with my PCGS MS64. But, unless you can hold it in your hand, you can't be 100% sure. I would buy this coin, but not at MS62 money. Just my .02.

DHeath

This is what PCGS will see, IMO.

TomB

I agree that PCGS will see that and, in fact, it was the first thing I noticed about the coin. However, without being able to tilt the coin I cannot tell if it is wear or if the area was hit.

ClausUrch

Seller offers a 7 day unconditional return priviledge so if you can't stand the coin once it is in your hands, send it back!

Bikingnut

I appreciate the replies. This one will be for my raw set if I decide to go for it.