GTG 1908 and 1927 $2.5 (new Slab shots in comments)
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Both 58.
Unusual looking images, contrast, color and the reverse details in the wing on the 1908 seems to be inconsistent. I would rather not offer an opinion as I suspect they both may look different in hand.
Looks as if they were graded-hope the results met your expectations.
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Slab shots.
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Those look much better than AU58 to me.
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The weakness on the 1908 is normal for the date. I’ve never seen one that had detail there. I have seen some conservative grading for 1908 quarter eagles because, perhaps, the graders didn’t realize that.
I agree that both pieces look better than AU-58. The 1927 has what appears to be a rub on the slab on the top of the wing area, which is a grading diagnostic area.
I’d guess 65, 63.
I’m in the 65 (‘08) & 64 (‘27) camp.
I go conservative on these because they are tough for me to grade well, and I suspect that I am not the only one.
The 1908 doesn’t have a weak strike. That’s how the design was that year. They didn’t have the feather details until 1909. Both are gorgeous coins. I’ll guess 65 and 64
64, 63
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I’ll guess
1908: 65
1927: 64
I'd give a 65 to the 1908.
I'm leery of the upper wing area of the 1927. If that is a slab mark and not actual rub then I'd grade as 64.
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The 1927 has scuffs on the reverse plastic over the wing. That's the little cloudy areas.
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I think the images are pretty good! I didn't take them. They show variations in color.
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66 and 65 respectively
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65 & 64
Nice coins, very nice images. The '08 looks all of a 65. The '27 has some focal marks, so I'm thinking either 63 or 64.
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They look really, really nice.
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Choice AU - 58 at best. Not there for MS.
MS 64
MS 63
66
64
Nice coins.
I did not write that the images were not good. The larger issue is whether the images capture the look of both coins in hand. And it does matter to me if I am contemplating lofty grades- especially for the 1908. Without an in hand look, the 1908 could grade as high as 66. The 27 is not that far behind with 64 being the most probable but 65 cannot be dismissed.
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Both gems, 1908 looks very strong. My first impression was 64 on the 27 but it looks too clean in the slab pics to hold back for a common date. Lovely coins.
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Both are very nice looking coins. 1908 MS64. 1927 MS65.
1908=65
1927=64+
66+
65+
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Good results. Begs the question what keeps the 08 from 66. I thought it was worthy of more than just a + higher than the 27.
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I always thought it had a good shot at 66.. but who knows. Haven't wanted to bother trying.. but the luster and glow on that particular coin is phenomenal.
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I was going to say 65 for both. Holy cow, what nice coins!
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Both nice coins!
I was in the 64,63 camp before peeking at the reveal. I cant really argue with higher.
Great coins & a good thread with the nice pics!
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Thanks for playing guys. I kinda figured the general consensus would be 65 (1908) and 64 (1927). The 1908 is remarkable in person and hardly touched. Has some of the best luster you'll ever see on a 65 despite being known for an issue that lacks eye appeal. This coin defies all that. I think it has a good shot at 66 but I like it where it is.
The 1927 has its worst hit near the most prominent spot so I figured people would see that and think it's 63/64. In person the hit isn't bad. When you get past that and really look at the rest of the coin it's pretty much untouched. If it had a few more of those small marks it would probably be a 64. But in person has 65 luster and is very clean and has a bit of that original green/tan color which is pretty.
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I can’t grade these worth a hoot, which is why I trust CAC to do it for me. The only thing I could say when I looked at both in the OP is that both had nice cheeks. To me, look at the cheek first, if it passes, then the rest of the coin. Then look for the green sticker…………. Nice coins!
I was going to guess 66 and 64.