Rate my grades

thelawnet

I'm rather clueless at grading, so could you please review my thoughts on the following, which are all of the same type

Here's a PROOF of the same type for reference purposes.

NGC PF-63

Edit: here's one listed as 'Ex-Stacks BU'



Wear on the orb and lion. VF-30


Slightly more wear on the lion than the 1854. VF-20


Lion is not worn XF-40


Lion is badly worn in the face. F-15


Lion more worn. VG-10


More wear to crown, but better lion. F-12?


G6 obverse/AG3 reverse

spoon

I think I'd agree with that. That 1898 one (F12) is a tough call... but if a seller described it as you did, grade plus comment on the crown, I think it would be a fair description.

What's your opinion of this 1/10 G?

theboz11

AU-55 Die cracked both sides , cool spoon

I have the lion but not the type.

thelawnet

<< <i>I think I'd agree with that. That 1898 one (F12) is a tough call... but if a seller described it as you did, grade plus comment on the crown, I think it would be a fair description.
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The seller doesn't describe his coins, just a name and a picture. The comments are my observations in trying to grade the coins, the grades entirely my own.



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What's your opinion of this 1/10 G?

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Nice coin, shame they're so small. The nice thing about large coins is you can see detail without a 10x life size photo. Shame 18th century crowns are so expensive, otherwise I might own some....

spoon

Thanks guys

That's exactly the problem.. it really is nice, but being so small I can't take decent pics that capture the reflective fields. The catch is, there are lines in the fields which, not having a loupe, I can't tell for sure whether they are die polish or from cleaning. So far as I can tell they don't extend into the devices, but I really need to invest in a cheapo magnifier.

TLN,
In that case, I think you did a good job deciphering the grades from not the greatest pics. And I'll join you in wishing for a nice early gulden
Right now my greatest want from the area is a 1914 2-1/2 cent in RB UNC or better... still waiting!

thelawnet

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TLN,
In that case, I think you did a good job deciphering the grades from not the greatest pics. And I'll join you in wishing for a nice early gulden
Right now my greatest want from the area is a 1914 2-1/2 cent in RB UNC or better... still waiting! >>



Do you want the 1914 as the first date of its type? Or do you have all the other coins?

The 2 1/2 cent is quite a short series. Not sure why, but they were not popular in the Indies.

Speaking of BU, check this listing



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