A quick grading rule of thumb is that an AU-50 coin should have around 50% of its original mint luster present (50-50). Luster can be tricky in photographs, but given what I see for luster, plus not-insignificant wear, I'd rather see this coin in an AU50-ish (XF45-AU53) holder.
Grading aside, I do like the coin. It has a great look, and any problem-free Grant Star is a good coin to own.
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Grading aside, I do like the coin. It has a great look, and any problem-free Grant Star is a good coin to own.