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I sold this 1904-s as a fine/VF not wanting to stretch the truth. Would you see it as a VF and why?
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I think F+ is perfect. Not quite VF with the flat left wing, in my opinion.
How do you compare to the Coinfacts page to come up with an accurate grade, this one graded VF20:
https://www.pcgs.com/coinfacts/coin/1904-s-1/images/7294
I see a F15
Take a look at the left wing, the lines (feathers) are more complete on the CoinFacts VF20. Also, the small hair curl near Lady Liberty's ear is more pronounced. These differences, while small, are important when comparing F to VF.
The leaves under the cotton boll on Liberty s headband are starting to merge with the cap on OPs example, too
A straight on shot of both the obverse and reverse would provide a better point of reference. I see it as a close call. The 04-s is not among the better products of the SanFrancisco Mint.
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I see VF-20, but that’s only a small step over Fine-15.
Looks VF20, barely.
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Other then the right tip of the lower cotton leaf, distinct from the cap. Since the 04S didn't have the boldest of strikes, I can see that coin getting a VF20. And I would call that Coinfacts a VF25 today since you can see the veins in the lower leaf. As a VF20 that is about as good as it gets for grade.
Looks F15 RGDS!
For a collector: VF 20 if buying ... F15 if selling.
For a dealer: F15 if buying ... VF20 if selling.
That's the way it has been for decades in the world of raw coins.