Learning to grade - seeking opinion on 1862 1C
zeebob
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This has turned into a little weekly series to help the neophite (er, that would be me), learn some tips on grading IHC's. In the last month or six weeks, we have covered the following coins.
1908-S 1C consensus of F-15
1863 1C consensus of XF-45 with PVC contamination
1859 1C consensus of VF-25
1909-S 1C consensus of VG-8 with crud, gunk or verdigris or maybe just covered with waxy deposit.
1907 1C consensus of AU58 (unless it happend to grade MS-63) (a so called AU-63 coin).
1902 1C consensos not reached. Estimates of AU-55 to MS-63 with a "BB retoned" and "BB PVC" tossed in.
1904 1C consensos of AU55-58
In a previous thead, forum-member, seatedcoins, provided a link to a wonderful document in pdf - Grading and Pricing Indian Head Cents by Richard Snow. I found this to be an incredibly helpful document. Here is a link to an HTML version of the same document.
I've tried to keep the titles of the posts consistent for easy review and searchablilty. A search on this forum for "learning to grade" will show all of the threads. Links listed above (just click on a date). I plan to continue this series as I have received feedback indicating this is a helpful series of discussions for newbies (like me), but am running out of IHC's. Looks like I might have to go out and find a few more. (An excuse to buy a few coins - how exciting!)
Today, I'm looking at another indian head. My estimate of grade is MS-64. There is a bit more luster in hand than the photo shows. The sun was a little low for this photo shoot.
I would be interested to see, and grateful for, other opinions. I am new enough to this hobby that I have a lot to learn and am just having a blast with the subject matter.
Comments welcome. Any additional images of IHC that show different grading levels also welcome.
1908-S 1C consensus of F-15
1863 1C consensus of XF-45 with PVC contamination
1859 1C consensus of VF-25
1909-S 1C consensus of VG-8 with crud, gunk or verdigris or maybe just covered with waxy deposit.
1907 1C consensus of AU58 (unless it happend to grade MS-63) (a so called AU-63 coin).
1902 1C consensos not reached. Estimates of AU-55 to MS-63 with a "BB retoned" and "BB PVC" tossed in.
1904 1C consensos of AU55-58
In a previous thead, forum-member, seatedcoins, provided a link to a wonderful document in pdf - Grading and Pricing Indian Head Cents by Richard Snow. I found this to be an incredibly helpful document. Here is a link to an HTML version of the same document.
I've tried to keep the titles of the posts consistent for easy review and searchablilty. A search on this forum for "learning to grade" will show all of the threads. Links listed above (just click on a date). I plan to continue this series as I have received feedback indicating this is a helpful series of discussions for newbies (like me), but am running out of IHC's. Looks like I might have to go out and find a few more. (An excuse to buy a few coins - how exciting!)
Today, I'm looking at another indian head. My estimate of grade is MS-64. There is a bit more luster in hand than the photo shows. The sun was a little low for this photo shoot.
I would be interested to see, and grateful for, other opinions. I am new enough to this hobby that I have a lot to learn and am just having a blast with the subject matter.
Comments welcome. Any additional images of IHC that show different grading levels also welcome.
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<< <i>dipped 64 >>
although I think the original grade is closer to a 63
<< <i>Questionable color, probably dipped. A low end 63, provided there is no rub. >>
Agree.
Ray
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