Whazzup with the funny looking surface on my 1799 dollar

For those of you who are bored with platinum discussion and for me to have somthing to do while I wait for the first auction of PCGS70 set of the current platinum coins to close, I thought I'd post this 207 or 208 year old bullion coin for people to comment on. I've tried to photograph and post it before and haven't been happy with photos. I'm still not happy with these so you may get to see it again down the line.
So why does the coin seem to have a mottled or grainy appearance? Do you think it would slab? And if you're thinking about attributing it I've already been told it's a BB-152, B15, R3.
Thanks in advance for your help,
Jerry


So why does the coin seem to have a mottled or grainy appearance? Do you think it would slab? And if you're thinking about attributing it I've already been told it's a BB-152, B15, R3.
Thanks in advance for your help,
Jerry


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I'm pretty sure it will BB at PCGS & NGC. I would send it to NCS or ANACS for a NET grade or enjoy it raw.
TD
Thanks for your honest comment. There are things about the coin that look wierd to me too. For example the area between UNITED and the denticles has a lot of metal smearing lines. But search Heritage for bb-152 and there are currently 3 of them. This link might work. The denticles and eye look just like the AU-53 one (only not as nice). I can even match up thin denticles such as the one above the left side of the E.
I think it is real but only after looking at these examples of the same variety.
Thanks,
Jerry
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<< <i>It'snotjustme,
Thanks for your honest comment. There are things about the coin that look wierd to me too. For example the area between UNITED and the denticles has a lot of metal smearing lines.
Jerry >>
That smearing is common coins from that era, it would not worry me.
The comment Iike best is from our Steeler fan who thinks that a minor problem shouldn't keep this coin out of a slab. I am a fan of net grading rather than the old bb for that reason.
Thanks guys,
Jerry
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<< <i>Interesting coin... will it slab? I think it is a close call >>
Just remember, it doesn't have to slab. Many collectors would cherish it just as it is.
TD
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<< <i>Interesting coin... will it slab? I think it is a close call >>
Just remember, it doesn't have to slab. Many collectors would cherish it just as it is.
TD >>
I'm one of 'em
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Tom, formerly in Albuquerque, NM.
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<< <i>Interesting coin... will it slab? I think it is a close call >>
Just remember, it doesn't have to slab. Many collectors would cherish it just as it is. TD >>
I've enjoyed this coin slabless for 10 years now but I'm always thinking and it might be fun to get it into a nice slab. I'm certainly not the kind to keep submitting it time after time trying to get lucky.
Thanks for your helpful comments. --Jerry