1799 bust 1$ PCGS F15...could it PCGS VF20?

fivecents

Bought it raw and submitted to PCGS a year ago came back F15. Could PCGS grade it VF20?

REALGATOR

Looks like a 20 but its a close call. Crack at your own risk...

-RG

michael

i grade this coin fine 18

RYK

Could it 20? On any given day, half of the 15's probably could 20. Nice coin. I would like to get one just like that.

JJM

I dunno, but I like it !

Barry

Could be, but also could be a 12. You plays the game, you takes your chances!

rec78

Maybe-Pretty close. The obverse says VF. If they decide that the PLUR in pluribus is due to strike and not wear then i would say yes VF20. There seems to be a few die cracks in that area leading me to believe that it may have been weekly struck in that area. But i think that The reverse has too many week spots to be a VF. JMHO BTW- Nice coin. Bob

roadrunner

Sure. On any number of submissions this could come back VF20.
Very nice obv hair detail.

roadrunner

EarlyTypeManJohn

It's probably in the right holder at F15. It needs a little more detail in the eagle's feather for the VF designation. A quick search of the Heritage auction archives for this variety (BB-161) shows a lot have decent strikes so the strike here holds it back as well. The lower right reverse rim also is kind of weak. But, as others have said, this is a very attractive coin. Now I just hope you don't show a full photo of the slab and show PCGS has already graded it VF20!

topstuf

"Fine" looks a bit too conservative to me.

EVillageProwler

LDS/TDS; probably why it appears borderline F/VF...

fivecents

I bought the coin raw and only submitted it once. I am going to crack and resubmit this coin. I paid close to Vf money for it, so I really want it in a VF holder. I have looked closely at the coin when it was raw. The rim and the reeded edge have no issues whatsoever. I don't see anyway it could bodybag.

UncleJoe

IMO this coin has just a little too much wear to be be properly called a VF specimen.

Joe.

Baley

I agree with F18.

it's a heck of a coin as a fine 15, premium quality.

However, it looks weak as a PCGS VF20. It might slide into a VF holder there or somewhere else...

and then be a "low end" coin. You sure that's what you want?

Longacre

Looks PQ for the grade, but I don't know if it is a lock for an upgrade. Also, what difference does it make if you can sell it for PQ moon money anyway?