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Is This Coin Considered the Holy Grail of all Saints, or is it one of the Proofs or a 1933?

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  • CaptHenwayCaptHenway Posts: 32,629 ✭✭✭✭✭
    My Holy Grail would be an Ultra High Relief.
    TD
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  • ziggy29ziggy29 Posts: 18,668 ✭✭✭
    Could be a UHR and not just an HR. Also, if the '33 Saints are ever "liberated" from their hiding places, I think the '27-D might be rarer.
  • JulianJulian Posts: 3,370 ✭✭✭
    The holy grail is my icon, as far as I am concerned, but the Ultra High Relief is certainly second.

    As far as regular issues go, the 27-d will probably be tied with the 1933 when they are finally dispersed.
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  • Dennis88Dennis88 Posts: 5,797 ✭✭✭


    << <i>The holy grail is my icon, as far as I am concerned, but the Ultra High Relief is certainly second.

    As far as regular issues go, the 27-d will probably be tied with the 1933 when they are finally dispersed. >>



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  • RWBRWB Posts: 8,082
    I'd vote for the Very High Relief MCMVII - although Julian's icon might be a tie.
  • DennisHDennisH Posts: 14,010 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Are you talking about one single specific coin, or a single date?

    As a date I think you have to go with the 1927-D, unless the government ever makes it legal to own 1933 coins.

    If it's a single specific coin, a high relief in 69 is a pretty compelling choice.
    When in doubt, don't.
  • tradedollarnuttradedollarnut Posts: 20,187 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Honestly - can anyone tell the difference between an MS68 and an MS69 of that issue? image
  • MrEurekaMrEureka Posts: 24,393 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Honestly - can anyone tell the difference between an MS68 and an MS69 of that issue?

    Of course. It's no more difficult than the 64/65 line.
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  • tradedollarnuttradedollarnut Posts: 20,187 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i> Honestly - can anyone tell the difference between an MS68 and an MS69 of that issue?

    Of course. It's no more difficult than the 64/65 line. >>



    Probably true - I can't tell the difference between those either. image
  • RichieURichRichieURich Posts: 8,535 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i> Honestly - can anyone tell the difference between an MS68 and an MS69 of that issue?

    Of course. It's no more difficult than the 64/65 line. >>



    Of course. Look at the label on the slab, PCGS makes it very easy to determine the grade.

    An authorized PCGS dealer, and a contributor to the Red Book.

  • 53BKid53BKid Posts: 2,174 ✭✭✭
    WHAT A MAGNIFICENT COIN!


    I am in awe!
    HAPPY COLLECTING!!!
  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
    That is one beautiful coin... WOW!!!! Cheers, RickO
  • PerryHallPerryHall Posts: 46,713 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Is the ultra high relief a regular issue or is it a pattern? If its a pattern, do you really need it to have a complete collection? My holy grail Saint is the high relief owned by Teddy Roosevelt.

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  • trozautrozau Posts: 3,455 ✭✭✭
    No
    trozau (troy ounce gold)
  • RWBRWB Posts: 8,082
    The Extremely High Relief (aka "ultrahigh relief"), Very High Relief and Liberty Head $20 are all pattern or experimental pieces. Only the high relief and normal (low relief) versions were issued for circulation.

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