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$2 1/2 Indian semi-key date, how would you grade?
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These are hard enough to grade when you actually have it in hand. Appears to have some light wear so I'll guess AU-55 or 58.
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@PerryHall said: "These are hard enough to grade when you actually have it in hand."
IMO, asking for a grade on theses coins from an image, is nothing but a useless exercise. That coin could be in a slab labeled from AU-58 to MS-64. Coins like this "normally" start at MS-62 at a TPGS if the rub is NOT obvious.
Perhaps it would be better to tell us the grade first so we can discuss the "WHY" rather than posting "dartboard guesses."
That said, I'll throw the "first dart:" MS-63, LOL
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A few links from PCGS' coinfacts, most recent:
AU58: https://coins.ha.com/itm/indian-quarter-eagles/quarter-eagles/1914-2-1-2-au58-pcgs-pcgs-population-837-2750-ngc-census-1635-5757-cdn-350-whsle-bid-for-problem-free-ngc-pcgs/a/131821-27705.s?ic4=ListView-ShortDescription-071515
MS60: https://coins.ha.com/itm/indian-quarter-eagles/1914-2-1-2-ms60-ngc-ngc-census-174-5682-pcgs-population-41-2516-mintage-240-000-numismedia-wsl-price-for-proble/a/131612-27454.s?hdnJumpToLot=1&x=0&y=0
MS61: https://coins.ha.com/itm/indian-quarter-eagles/quarter-eagles/1914-2-1-2-ms61-pcgs-pcgs-population-452-2281-ngc-census-1946-3635-cdn-450-whsle-bid-for-problem-free-ngc-pcgs/a/131813-28426.s?ic4=ListView-ShortDescription-071515
MS62: https://coins.ha.com/itm/indian-quarter-eagles/quarter-eagles/1914-2-1-2-ms62-pcgs-pcgs-population-1091-1163-ngc-census-2345-1288-cdn-950-whsle-bid-for-problem-free-ngc-pcg/a/1276-8456.s?ic4=ListView-ShortDescription-071515
MS63: https://coins.ha.com/itm/indian-quarter-eagles/quarter-eagles/1914-2-1-2-ms63-pcgs-secure/a/1274-5241.s?ic4=ListView-ShortDescription-071515
Genuine. XF or better.
No matter what the assigned grade is, it's a very attractive looking coin.
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I'll guess 62
That looks as good or better than the 62 set I'm putting together. I like the color. As has been said, tough from a pic though.
Agree these are almost impossible to grade from pics. Looks like some rub on the headband and feathers. I'm in the AU53 area.
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Retiring at 55, what day is today?
55
63 Clean check, but you can't see the flat surfaces, where the real grading is done.
I think I see some wear. Going to be conservative and go 55.
The coin grading MS wouldn't surprise me -- the photos make it tough to judge luster.
@afford said: "We all know the dangers of grading via a photo, but the op knows this and wants us to guess, so how about lighten up and enjoy the game. Nobody gets hurts and closest one wins.....got it.
@Insider2 said: "....I'll throw the "first dart: MS-63.
I guess you didn't see my guess (above) in the "game." Funny, I didn't see your guess EITHER!
AU 58
I saw the coin in an ICG MS62 holder online, made the guy an offer more in line with 61 money. These are tough to grade, I have bought a few as AUs raw that went MS62 at NGC. If you look at a lot of them from auction sales, PCGS/NGC, you get a little surprised at what they are calling average or above Unc..