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Guess the grade, what would it grade at PCGS if submitted raw?



You guys are a tough crowd! Thanks for all the guesses and comments. I am going to drop it in my next CAC mailing to see what they think.


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bob
I'm in the AU 55 camp.
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The coin has the original surfaces. There is "almost standard" circle toning around the edge in "Panama - Pacific Exposition."
Likely my bad photography is making it tough. Will wait for a few more guesses and then show it.
I'm not seeing wear and the satiny luster, typical of Pan Pacs, appears intact and original.
I'd need hold the coin to look for hairlines, which could downgrade it but this example has far fewer contact marks than most that I've seen.
Without being able to examine in hand, it looks great.
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AU58 or MS63 but would need to see it in hand to get closer.
It's a coin type that is very difficult to grade from photos.
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It looks mint state to me. How is the luster? These are often found with muted luster, but if blazing with an orange-copper hue then it could be a gem.
Mirabela's thoughts are spot on with mine. I agree that it is about 25-30 years post dip and I think the dip was light in that I don't think the goal was to remove all the toning. the gun metal/blue around the rim seems older (IMO)
TomB - the luster is remarkable (again IMO). At the right angle it really pops and the devices, particularly on the obverse, have an almost cameo appearance. I will post pics of the slab when I get home. I have a PCGS 65 CAC of this in my set already, but I am fond of the PPIE's and liked the look of this one.
One of my favorite designs.
Thanks for sharing.
AU58 or MS63 but would need to see it in hand to get closer.
I agree. I've made more than one mistake on this particular coin type. given the added information, I'll say 63.
Tom
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But the strong luster and lack of marks could allow a higher grade.