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Guess the Grade (GTG) - 1900 Lafayette Dollar REVEALED
pointfivezero
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Hi CU,
I picked up several commemoratives yesterday, including the Lafayette dollar below. As I purchased them online, I'd be interested in thoughts and grade guesses on this:
Thanks,
Tim
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MS63
DPOTD-3
'Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery'
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Don
Who cares about the grade, as for the coin its a beauty!
Couple of more “action” shots:
Tim
Looks nice, I'll go 64.
Collector, occasional seller
64
63
11.5$ Southern Dollars, The little “Big Easy” set
MS 62
count me in as an outlier I guess. 58, but a very nice looking 58
“We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”
Todd - BHNC #242
I was actually debating 58 vs 62 and figured it was one of those sliders that slid in to the 62 grade.
63.
58
Collector of Capped Bust Halves, SLQ's, Commems, and random cool stuff! @davidv_numismatics on Instagram
Really lovely clean Lafayette... AU 58, I think I see minimal rub on Washington's cheek and some evidence of brief circulation in the fields
Commems and Early Type
61
Type collector, mainly into Seated. Young Numismatist. Good BST transactions with: mirabela, OKCC, MICHAELDIXON
63
I have had similar come back "AU Details, Cleaned"- which I hope it does not.
Well, just Love coins, period.
62
Love the toning and originality. I'll guess either a 58 or 63.
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
Thanks for all the educated guesses - I will post the grade in a couple of hours.
Tim
64
Average of the 13 guesses was 61.8. Actual grade is MS60:
Thanks for participating.
Tim
Wow, that’s an unusual grade for an attractive coin!
And, a rather rare grade. There are 434 graded AU58 and 591 graded MS62, but only 62 graded MS60.
Full slab:
Tim
You don't see many 60's. Beautiful coin! 👍
Disclaimer: I'm not a dealer, trader, grader, investor or professional numismatist. I'm just a hobbyist. (To protect me but mostly you! 🤣 )
Can you explain why it didn’t grade higher?
It probably has numerous hairlines that didn't show up in the pics. Graders hate hairlines.
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
Hi Les - based on a few of the comments, there may be some minimal rub and evidence of very light circulation. Personally, I love the toning and luster. I plan to send it to CAC so there is more to come.
Thanks,
Tim
That is a gorgeous coin. Even being a 60 that piece has great eye appeal. I’ve been looking for one for a few months now. Many of them are unattractive regardless of grade IMO
Thanks Zach. I'll post of a few pictures when I have it in hand.
Tim