Coin Grading - Test
Stuart
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When I evaluate a coin, I'm a proponent of Descriptive Grading as per Jim Halperin's Determining a Coin Grade, not just assigning a Numerical Grade.
Here's an example for your attractive 1845 Quarter:
Preservation State: Lots of remaining Mint Luster in protected areas of fields & devices on both obverse & reverse with minimal wear on high points. AU-53 (Shot AU-55) - I tend to consistently grade conservatively...
Strike: Well-Struck with full radial line definition in all obv stars & eagle's talons & feathers on rev
Luster: Strong Mint Luster where present in protected areas of fields & devices
Eye Appeal: Very attractive lustrous coin with pretty bronze toning (some peripheral blue on obv), with no major ditracting marks except for a few hairline scratches in right obv field
Here's an example for your attractive 1845 Quarter:
Preservation State: Lots of remaining Mint Luster in protected areas of fields & devices on both obverse & reverse with minimal wear on high points. AU-53 (Shot AU-55) - I tend to consistently grade conservatively...
Strike: Well-Struck with full radial line definition in all obv stars & eagle's talons & feathers on rev
Luster: Strong Mint Luster where present in protected areas of fields & devices
Eye Appeal: Very attractive lustrous coin with pretty bronze toning (some peripheral blue on obv), with no major ditracting marks except for a few hairline scratches in right obv field
Stuart
Collect 18th & 19th Century US Type Coins, Silver Dollars, $20 Gold Double Eagles and World Crowns & Talers with High Eye Appeal
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