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Bought my first Gold $1, want to GTG? (Update: Trueviews/Grade Posted)
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58, both pic sets appear to show wear.
High AU.
Ms 63
AU64
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No guess but I sure do like it. Nice PU.
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63
Nice!
58.
I like the first set of pics best. The second set makes the piece look like it’s been bathed in iodine.
I’ll venture out there with a guess of MS66
MS-64
I don't think the coin is circulated, what I think people are seeing is a weak strike. If it was circulation, there would be more marks in the field and I just don't see that...but the pics could be hiding some marks.
63
Mr_Spud
Very nice coin!
To me, this is a hard call. On the obverse, I see what may be discoloration on the check, the top part of the hair, and the top part of the feathers and this discoloration might indicate wear. There are similar spots on the reverse. However, the discoloration might just be part of the (attractive!) toning and the fields look very, very clean. I guess I'll go with the fields to guess MS65.
64-ish
Collector, occasional seller
Nice gold. It feels like you have reached another level when you add some gold to the collection. And then it wants a friend.
My first thought was AU55. I also have a tendency to undergrade gold.
Nice, I like it at AU 58.
Nice one, I'm gonna guess its in an old 64 holder.
A very nice AU58.
I don’t see this one in an MS holder, even considering the “market grading” shift that has become well-established now. The wear around the wreath is just too evident.
58 Nice coin!
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A nice 58
AU58.... Still a nice gold coin.... Cheers, RickO
AU58+
Would have said MS-63, but the rub in the hair held it back for me. Nice gold coin.
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So when do we get to see the grade?
AU 55
AU53, I need one but can't pay over melt so it will be awhile lol. Congrats!
AU55 but graded AU58.
I feel the need to remind people that you’re looking at a picture at least 20 times larger than the item really is.
I’d go so far as to say the vast majority of people couldn’t see, or wouldn’t care about, the so-called wear everyone is talking about.
Get the big picture and stop micograding.
Then again, I’m probably all wet.
63+
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$5 Type Set https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/u-s-coins/type-sets/half-eagle-type-set-circulation-strikes-1795-1929/album/344192
CBH Set https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/everyman-collections/everyman-half-dollars/everyman-capped-bust-half-dollars-1807-1839/album/345572
I used to own his twin brother. I will guess 63.
I was at 63 until I spotted the mottled look on the neck below the ear. Still a beautiful coin.
MS 62
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Tough crowd!
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I'm at 63 - the "wear" at hair and ear is not IMO, but rather soft strike and oxidation of the lesser struck parts. The denticles are superb and see no real wear, the fields very nice. This is true of the leaves and reverse. Denticles on obv. softly struck at 6 o'clock.
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63 NO CAC
64
MS-63 in the holder, AU-58 outside of it.
Nice coin for sure, I like it!
Grade wise ... really a tough call. Excludingthe possibility of "plus" grades, my guesses, in order, would be MS63, AU58, MS62 or MS64
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65
58
Good comment. I just pulled out my MS64 (which looks great in hand), and I can't even get a photo of it that looks as good as the OP's coin.
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Congratulations to the two contestants that got it right and honorable mentions to anybody who didn't guess 58 or lower.
RE the size of the coin, here's a sense of perspective for you. I will update after this goes to CAC in a few months.
"It's like God, Family, Country, except Sticker, Plastic, Coin."
It’s amazing what differences are possible in photography
I’m sure the original poster didn’t do anything to his pics.
But all three of the pics of the coin look totally different
I am not surprised. I think we tend overall to be a bit conservative on these boards as would likely be understandable.
BTW, nice coin there.
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Great to get educated. Hard to tell the diff between wear vs weak strike or some other color difference. I guessed "AU64" being that I couldnt tell the diff. I can easily see it at 65 if luster is better than I perceived.
Tough to grade fron pictures, thanks for the lesson!
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The main thing I think you all are seeing is a slightly weak strike combined with slightly different toning on different elevations of the coin. If I had to guess, I would guess this coin was stored in an envelope for ages. Areas in contact with the envelope toned differently than areas not in contact with it for various reasons.
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Makes me think I should resubmit some of my gold dollars, then, that have a very similar look in OGH that are graded 58...
Terrible advice. Strict grading is a must in today's market.
Congrats on the coin. I was on the fence for a guess of 64 and went 63+. Should have stuck with my initial thought. Being one grade off isn't too bad (when viewing photos).
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$5 Type Set https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/u-s-coins/type-sets/half-eagle-type-set-circulation-strikes-1795-1929/album/344192
CBH Set https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/everyman-collections/everyman-half-dollars/everyman-capped-bust-half-dollars-1807-1839/album/345572
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You’re right.
I’ll keep my opinions to myself. Besides I’m just an ole “HasBeen”.
What do I know...
My guess was 64. Excellent coin and color!!!
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