Yay or Nay for you?

Bruceswar

I bought a 1921 Peace Dollar yesterday. Do you like the coin or is this one a no for you? The images of this coin suck... The luster is fairly nice in hand, and I just put MS 62.. but could be a 63.. Debate away

airplanenut

Excellent strike for a 1921... and a little original color to boot. I like it!

Random comment... am I the only one who thinks Liberty's cheeks are swollen enough that perhaps she had her wisdom teeth out in 1921?

netrubicon

Nice and original. I like the hair details. Yours is 3/4 the way there and better than most others. Most 21s have flat hair detail and it should keep them out of their grades. I think yours is worth more for this fact alone.

TonedCoinTrader

Overall I like the coin, but the two hits high on the cheek keep it at a 62 IMHO.

Yes Jeremy, Miss Libs Cheeks are quite PUFFY!

Scott

Bruceswar

<< <i>Nice and original. I like the hair details. Yours is 3/4 the way there and better than most others. Most 21s have flat hair detail and it should keep them out of their grades. I think yours is worth more for this fact alone. >>

What sorta value would you put on a coin like this?

netrubicon

Dollar value, I cant tell you. I think if you were looking for a 62 and found one with better hair detail, you would own a nicer coin than a 62 with flat hair detail.

Myqqy

I like it quite a bit, but can't help you with pricing....

Bruceswar

OK well do you agree with 62 from the images? Grated they are bad, but imagine some decent luster

netrubicon

With its eye appeal, yes its a 62. If it were a white Peace I would say no.

Edit: Think it has a strong shot at 63 also.

netrubicon

Heres what MOST 21s hair details look like. This is an anacs 62.

Bruceswar

I saw some of the same things when looking at Heritage auction archives. Alot of weak strikes. Thanks for the honest opinions

rec78

I like it. You dont see many stuck that well.

Bruceswar

Yes, after looking around I agree the strike is better than some, but not as good as others. I think the ammount of small hits would limit the grade, so hence the 62. I also like the toning. I think it adds some uniqueness to the coin. Overall a coin at the price I paid, would buy again, and again....

RonB

Actually that is a better strike with great eye appeal from your pic.
If it looks better in hand you have a shot at 63.
PCGS holdered in MS62 are getting $300. on eBay and don't look as nice as yours.
I think it will go 62-63 and could fetch $350-450 on eBay depending how it grades.
These have been going through the roof lately in all grades.

Great score, congrats! Thanks for sharing the pics.

-Ron

Bruceswar

Thanks for the values. These pics are horrid if you ask me, well not a total wash, but as far as luster goes, they are. Thanks for the nice comments

TonedCoinTrader

Is that a Die Crack coming from the front of the D in GOD? or a scratch?

Bruceswar

Its a hit. Does not look that bad in hand.

Artist

I agree with those who have preceeded me... great strike for a '21.

*

In my 1900 year set, I looked far and wide for a V nickel with fully struck corn in the wreath. I own the only one I ever came across in any grade and it's a 63. As I see it, you own a choice type coin, in an affordable grade, with a key feature lacking on most higher grade specimines - with color to boot! In short: I think you own a GREAT coin!

jabba

I like it!

Bruceswar

Thanks for the comments

fivecents

I likey!! Great strike and originality. So many of these are dipped out.

I say MS63 depending on how bad the scuff is under her eye and on her cheek.

curly

That is as good a strike that I have ever seen. You'll go to a lot of shows before you'll find another. I agree with the grade but the strike makes it a centerpiece.

Coxe

Excellent color for a Peace dollar and excellent strike for a 1921. Can't quite tell if it might be a VAM-3.

Bruceswar

What would I look for as far as it being a Vam 3. Thanks in advance

anablep

Wow! I love it. Great strike, nice color, PQ for sure.

zenny

<< <i>, would buy again, and again.... >>




although i don't know what you paid, i'm pretty sure i would too!

beautiful 21, i'd take it over just about every flat, dull, dipped and stripped out 64's or 65's that i've seen.

z

(ps. looking forward to your next posts in 2007, lol)

billboat

Exceptionally nice '21---would look great in a type set. I agree with you that it's probably a 62 (with a shot at 63) but given its' eye appeal---who cares. It's much better looking than most of the 63s out there.

dizzyfoxx

My answer on this one is simple... I like it A LOT!!!

Shamika

Outstanding strike and nice color. I double Yay!

BuffaloIronTail

I would give it a point for strike alone and let it live as a 63.

You're gonna get 63 money for that coin from anyone "in the know" about 21s.

Pete

pmh1nic

A definite thumbs up for me!

19Lyds

I like the originality of the coin.

Coxe

<< <i>What would I look for as far as it being a Vam 3. Thanks in advance >>



The ray on the reverse that passes through the bottom of the first L in DOLLAR is flush with it, rather than appearing to be behind that L.

SamByrd

nice correct grade the coin might go for ms63+ dollars due to the strike and attractive look the coin has.

MFH

One of the sharpest struck 1921 Peace Dollars I've ever seen.

I like it a whole lot..............................................................................

Bruceswar

<< <i>

<< <i>What would I look for as far as it being a Vam 3. Thanks in advance >>



The ray on the reverse that passes through the bottom of the first L in DOLLAR is flush with it, rather than appearing to be behind that L. >>



I will post a c lose up shot of it here in a bit.... Maybe that will help... just the area involved. Just per say it is a VAM 3 then what does that do to the value?

Bruceswar

<< <i>

<< <i>, would buy again, and again.... >>




although i don't know what you paid, i'm pretty sure i would too!

beautiful 21, i'd take it over just about every flat, dull, dipped and stripped out 64's or 65's that i've seen.

z

(ps. looking forward to your next posts in 2007, lol) >>




Seeing as I signed up along time ago, but never posted till recent I will be back before 2007 ... and thx for the nice comments.

Coxe

<< <i>I will post a c lose up shot of it here in a bit.... Maybe that will help... just the area involved. Just per say it is a VAM 3 then what does that do to the value? >>



In gem, there is currently a 50%-75% premium for that VAM. It is generally less in the lower mint state grades but still significant.

zenny

i thought the ray through the dollar was vam 1.

Bruceswar

I don't know vams well, so I can't say

MikeInFL

If I could find a nicely struck and colorful example such as this, I would be very happy. Nice pickup. Thanks for sharing...Mike

nankraut

Beautiful coin. Too bad about the nasty hits on the face and neck.

Bruceswar

Yes the hits are the worst part about the coin... but the coins appearance overall outweighs that

Bruceswar

Here is a close up pic....

Bruceswar

Thats for the Vam guys

Bruceswar

no Vam guys wanna try? or is it not a Vam at all?

zenny

well if the vam 3 we're talking about is really the vam 1 that i think we're talking about





it ain't it.

Coxe

Nah, not a VAM-3. It is still terrific specimen for the date.

zenny

ps, that's a heck of a nice close-up, mr. DeMille........

Bruceswar

I could have got closer... but that would put it too much outta proportion if you ask me

Bruceswar

Off for grading the coin went. We shall see how it does... NGC has it.... I am hoping for MS 62, but It could go as high as MS 63* Which would make it a triple yay!