Fingerprint? For sure, it’s got one on the obverse. That’s enough to take out of the PR-65 or higher grades. Given the brightness of the surfaces, I don’t think that it has been dipped. The dipped pieces are usually a little duller. But this is an issue that can be debated.
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Really like the coin. Maybe I am misinterpreting the image but it looks like there are two small moisture (breath/spit) spots on the obverse. If so, maybe contributed to the grade. Otherwise, looks better than 64.
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@breakdown said:
Really like the coin. Maybe I am misinterpreting the image but it looks like there are two small moisture (breath/spit) spots on the obverse. If so, maybe contributed to the grade. Otherwise, looks better than 64.
I have seen odd spots on 1877 Proof Twenty Cent Pieces that I have not seen on other dates. Those spots messed up the previous piece I had my collection, which prompted me to sell it when I got what I thought was a "good offer." I am quite sure that these marks are of mint origin, but I don't understand why I have not seen them on other dates.
The piece I sold.
The piece I now have.
Retired dealer and avid collector of U.S. type coins, 19th century presidential campaign medalets and selected medals. In recent years I have been working on a set of British coins - at least one coin from each king or queen who issued pieces that are collectible. I am also collecting at least one coin for each Roman emperor from Julius Caesar to ... ?
@breakdown said:
Really like the coin. Maybe I am misinterpreting the image but it looks like there are two small moisture (breath/spit) spots on the obverse. If so, maybe contributed to the grade. Otherwise, looks better than 64.
I have seen odd spots on 1877 Proof Twenty Cent Pieces that I have not seen on other dates. Those spots messed up the previous piece I had my collection, which prompted me to sell it when I got what I thought was a "good offer." I am quite sure that these marks are of mint origin, but I don't understand why I have not seen them on other dates.
The piece I sold.
The piece I now have.
Great piece Bill! Insteresting on the spots - anyone know what their origin is? Some kind of rinse at the mint not fully removed?
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Excellent choice Bill ! You can always count on David (Regulated) to do right by you.
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I kinda torn between the toned and bright white ones. Great set!
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Fingerprint? For sure, it’s got one on the obverse. That’s enough to take out of the PR-65 or higher grades. Given the brightness of the surfaces, I don’t think that it has been dipped. The dipped pieces are usually a little duller. But this is an issue that can be debated.
Good thing they were gentle on the slab and didn't get it scratched up.
Really like the coin. Maybe I am misinterpreting the image but it looks like there are two small moisture (breath/spit) spots on the obverse. If so, maybe contributed to the grade. Otherwise, looks better than 64.
"Look up, old boy, and see what you get." -William Bonney.
I have seen odd spots on 1877 Proof Twenty Cent Pieces that I have not seen on other dates. Those spots messed up the previous piece I had my collection, which prompted me to sell it when I got what I thought was a "good offer." I am quite sure that these marks are of mint origin, but I don't understand why I have not seen them on other dates.
The piece I sold.
The piece I now have.
That is a gorgeous coin! I love the color.
Great piece Bill! Insteresting on the spots - anyone know what their origin is? Some kind of rinse at the mint not fully removed?
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