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X-Mas Piece...Guess the Grade...Grade Revealed

OneCentOneCent Posts: 3,561 ✭
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Here is an NGC piece I received today...

Guess the grade:


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  • AUandAGAUandAG Posts: 24,889 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Nice early S,,,,aaaaaaaaah AU 50?
    Bit of rub around ear? Not me expertise
    so, may be a bit off...but still NICE!

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  • NumisOxideNumisOxide Posts: 10,997 ✭✭✭✭✭
    AU53
  • jmj3esqjmj3esq Posts: 5,421 ✭
    i guess AU50. If i am correct that looks like a wicked strike through from the mint mark to the rim. Nice coin.
  • fcloudfcloud Posts: 12,133 ✭✭✭✭
    45

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  • coinpicturescoinpictures Posts: 5,345 ✭✭✭
    AU53 details, bodybag due to scratch running through S.
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  • JZraritiesJZrarities Posts: 2,583 ✭✭✭
    PCGS AU50
  • DoctorPaperDoctorPaper Posts: 616 ✭✭✭


    << <i>AU53 details, bodybag due to scratch running through S. >>



    Looks like that mark might be raised. Rather than a scratch, it might be a die crack, meaning no bodybag. But it's hard to see 3D with a 2D picture.
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  • OneCentOneCent Posts: 3,561 ✭


    << <i>AU53 details, bodybag due to scratch running through S. >>



    I'm not so sure that it is a scratch running through the mint mark. I didn't even notice it at first until jmj3esq mentioned the wicked strike through. Upon closer examination of the coin, I do believe that it is a strike-through.

    Interestingly, all of the grade guesses are south of what NGC graded this coin. Maybe my picture needs work...Maybe NGC sucks....

    Although, I don't think the assigned NGC grade is far from reality for this coin.

    As always, appreciate the feedback!
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  • coinkatcoinkat Posts: 23,770 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I like it and the strike through is interesting. I bet it is a 62brown

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  • UdoUdo Posts: 984 ✭✭
    63
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  • PerryHallPerryHall Posts: 46,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
    AU50. Is that a strike thru or a scratch? Hard to tell from the pic.

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  • OneCentOneCent Posts: 3,561 ✭
    Here is a more detailed picture of the mintmark - I believe that it is a strikethrough as it appears to be raised.

    Any opinions?

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  • ziggy29ziggy29 Posts: 18,668 ✭✭✭
    Technical AU-55 or 58, market graded to 62BN.
  • jerryf43jerryf43 Posts: 174
    au55
    Jerryf43
  • PerryHallPerryHall Posts: 46,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Based on your pic, it does appear to be a strikethrough.

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  • rlawsharlawsha Posts: 1,033 ✭✭✭
    MS60
  • SilverEagles92SilverEagles92 Posts: 6,787 ✭
    My first impression was MS62BN
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  • mgoodm3mgoodm3 Posts: 17,497 ✭✭✭
    50
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  • onlyroosiesonlyroosies Posts: 3,310 ✭✭✭✭
    AU58
  • ShamikaShamika Posts: 18,785 ✭✭✭✭
    55
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  • OneCentOneCent Posts: 3,561 ✭


    << <i>Technical AU-55 or 58, market graded to 62BN. >>



    I think that Ziggy29 hit the nail on the head with the above statement.

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    I could see this coin in a AU-55 holder just as easily as a AU-58 holder. However, based upon market conditions and the scarcity of this date in higher grades, I could see this coin selling for 61 or 62 money.

    Anyway, my first semi-key to the series and this coin will not be going anywhere until an upgrade is made.

    Thanks to all for guessing a grade.
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