PCGS graded AU Standing Liberty Quarters

mightyhunter

I have a PCGS Registry Set of circulated Standing Liberty Quarters. The set is complete but I am always looking for new coins that have what I am looking for. I am more interested in the coin and not the numerical grade. I generally stay away from AU 50 graded quarters because most are washed out coins with little originality. I actually like deep russet toned quarters that are super original. I have a PCGS graded AU 55 1928P with a full head (not designated on the holder). I have a 1924P graded AU50 that is almost a twin to the 1928. Both have deep russet toning. While perusing dealer websites, I saw a 1918D quarter PCGS graded AU 50. The coin has deep russet toning. The dealer also had a PCGS graded AU 53 and 58. The price difference between the 50 and 58 was about $ 50. This coin has a hammered strike, 99% head and the look I like. I can honestly say I have seen PCGS graded 63 and 64 quarters with more wear. What do you think?

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fastfreddie

Hard to tell by the pictures but there may not be enough luster to warrant a higher grade.

Broadstruck

It does have a great strike on both the obverse and reverse central details and head for a 18-D.

It also has details of a AU58 but unfortunately the surfaces of a XF40.

crypto79

<< <i>It does have a great strike on both the obverse and reverse central details and head for a 18-D.

It also has details of a AU58 but unfortunately the surfaces of a XF40. >>



well stated

tradedollarnut

<< <i>It does have a great strike on both the obverse and reverse central details and head for a 18-D.

It also has details of a AU58 but unfortunately the surfaces of a XF40. >>

PonyExpress8

It does have a great strike on both the obverse and reverse central details and head for a 18-D.

It also has details of a AU58 but unfortunately the surfaces of a XF40.

Not only in complete agreement but I am wondering if you got that tilted correctly under a good light if there isn't PVC on it!!

DoubleEagle59

I think this coin is a perfect example why so many coins get dipped.

In my opinion, if this coin was dipped, you have a good chance at getting an MS grade.(although I wouldn't dip the coin)

The way the coin looks now, the high points of the coin that are slightly worn, show this very clearly and this is why I think the coin graded AU.

Dip the coin and with a fully brilliant white surface, these same worn high points of the coin may get judged in not such a strong way and therefore an MS grade may result, or at the very least an AU58 grade.

I say this because like the OP, I've seen brilliant white MS coins, graded by the top TPGs with the same high points showing wear or shall I say 'contact points'.

Broadstruck

<< <i>I think this coin is a perfect example why so many coins get dipped.

In my opinion, if this coin was dipped, you have a good chance at getting an MS grade.(although I wouldn't dip the coin)

The way the coin looks now, the high points of the coin that are slightly worn, show this very clearly and this is why I think the coin graded AU.

Dip the coin and with a fully brilliant white surface, these same worn high points of the coin may get judged in not such a strong way and therefore an MS grade may result, or at the very least an AU58 grade.

I say this because like the OP, I've seen brilliant white MS coins, graded by the top TPGs with the same high points showing wear or shall I say 'contact points'. >>



This example is not UNC and as there's no underlying luster dipping it would be huge disaster.

mightyhunter

No PVC on the coin. The luster is there, but I lack the photography skills to capture it. What I prefer in a Standing Liberty Quarter is clearly different than most. The dipped out quarters that are readily available in the market just don't appeal to me. I wouldn't even consider cracking and dipping the coin. I have been collecting these quarters for about 45 years but don't consider myself an expert. Most of the coins in the set were purchased raw by me and later sent to PCGS directly or through others (those in OGH). I do appreciate the input. I purchased the coin from Brian Greer. I have watched his site for years, but this was the first coin I purchased from him.

PonyExpress8

Happy to hear there is no PVC. I would love to see this one in hand under light. I suspect the in-hand vs. photo is dramatically different.

BillJones

One of the problems with toned coins is that the toning can go too far and kill the luster. That might be the case with this piece. It has a great strike, but if there is very little of cartwheel luster left, the grade on the piece is limited by that.