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Opinion about Quarter Eagle
smiles72
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I have a friend wanting to sell this, and I know nothing about gold grading.
It seems it is a higher AU, but what do I know?
Take a look and let me know what the forum thinks.
It seems it is a higher AU, but what do I know?
Take a look and let me know what the forum thinks.
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Does it have a 'D' mintmark?
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I think it is Philly.
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Thanks for your help so far.
JM
<< <i>Another question for everyone is whether it would slab PCGS?
Thanks for your help so far.
JM >>
I've seen similar coins of this type graded AU55 or AU58 in both PCGS and NGC slabs.
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That said, and going only from the photos, I agree -- looks mid to high AU.
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That said, nearly every dealer who looks at this would only want to pay AU55/58 money to ensure they are safe.
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<< <i>Another question for everyone is whether it would slab PCGS?
Thanks for your help so far.
JM >>
I've seen similar coins of this type graded AU55 or AU58 in both PCGS and NGC slabs. >>
Yes, so have I.
As for cleaning...........If I was forced to decide based on these images alone, I'd say it has not been cleaned OR if it has, then a LOT of the AU slabbed Indians I've seen were too. You have to remember that with the incuse design and the nature of gold as a soft metal, the $2.50 & $5 Indians are prone to show contact. These hairlines look too random and inconsistent to me to have resulted from cleaning. I'm not an expert in this series or claiming to be, but, I have owned several slabbed examples over the years in AU+ and this coin does not look unusual to me.
For your friend to get his best result, if it were me I'd send it to our hosts to be graded. With all of the counterfeits out there, it would make it more marketable. Looks like a nice piece!
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<< <i>Another question for everyone is whether it would slab PCGS?
Thanks for your help so far.
JM >>
I've seen similar coins of this type graded AU55 or AU58 in both PCGS and NGC slabs. >>
Yes, so have I.
As for cleaning...........If I was forced to decide based on these images alone, I'd say it has not been cleaned OR if it has, then a LOT of the AU slabbed Indians I've seen were too. You have to remember that with the incuse design and the nature of gold as a soft metal, the $2.50 & $5 Indians are prone to show contact. These hairlines look too random and inconsistent to me to have resulted from cleaning. I'm not an expert in this series or claiming to be, but, I have owned several slabbed examples over the years in AU+ and this coin does not look unusual to me.
For your friend to get his best result, if it were me I'd send it to our hosts to be graded. With all of the counterfeits out there, it would make it more marketable. Looks like a nice piece! >>
Looks dipped which wouldn't preclude PCGS or NGC from slabbing it. Agree that getting it slabbed would make sense before you buy it.
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<< <i>I dont see a D on the scan.
I think it is Philly. >>
Make sure to take a good look with a 10x loupe or higher under a light source as it could be a weak D variety.