This one may be a bit tricky, but I’ll give a hint. I’m looking for a bit more than the numerical grade - it’s a particular feature of this coin. Remember, too, FE’s do not have color designations.
In fairness to @Coinbert & @lkenefic, while the coin is part of the LL group, the label doesn’t read that way. You both get another guess (hint: see @jfriedm56 answer).
But Zack, your answer isn’t complete. I think you might know what I mean.
This is a tough one, so I’m giving out hints.
Finally, no second chances for future LL guesses.
@Copperindian said:
In fairness to @Coinbert & @lkenefic, while the coin is part of the LL group, the label doesn’t read that way. You both get another guess (hint: see @jfriedm56 answer).
But Zack, your answer isn’t complete. I think you might know what I mean.
This is a tough one, so I’m giving out hints.
Finally, no second chances for future LL guesses.
So Ken, are you referring to the internal cud or die break on the eagle’s upper right wing? Or the high leaves variety reverse? Zack.
OK, this was a tough one. @jfriedm56 - you were actually on it Zack; see below:
Your mention of a broken wing tip was spot on as all these have that characteristic. The tail feathers also come in varying degrees of strike, but virtually none are full. That also makes the leaves on the upper right reverse to lack detail.
In the answer I was looking for “”Strong” as it’s important as to the coin’s value. These come in varying degrees of strike. PCGS made the decision (correctly) to add “strong” to the EDS examples some 6-7 years ago. There are very few of them & they’re much more valuable - double or more of the later die states. This coin is one of the EDS with “strong”; PCGS was very tough on this one with the 63 grade.
I’m out of the loop today, so I’ll defer to @jfriedman56 for next up. Btw, Zack, imo this coin is a 64, so when you added “strong” to your guess this AM, it was as close to correct as possible without actually guessing the 63 on the label.
Finally, the LL guesses were partially correct as this variety is under the LL category. All 1858 FE’s are generally either LL or SL.
@Copperindian, thanks Ken. Didn’t quite understand what you were going for early on. I guess I need to enlarge and study the entries more closely. Let’s try this one.
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So close everyone.
63+ RD
65 RB
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@JeffersonFrog, you are the winner. Many close responses. So hard to tell from pictures.
MS 65+ Red
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MS67+ FB
MS67FB
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MS65FB
MS66 FB
66+ FB
67 No FB
@pcgsregistrycollector you are correct. PCGS MS67 (on the road so can’t post the slab pic)
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Thanks!
MS 64
I know nothing about these. Stars look full, motto good, hair OK. Nice coin, so I’ll say:
MS 62
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58
Wow! A real beauty. Doesn't really matter what the grade is on this one.
MS 63
Wowzerz... the MS grades I was considering have been taken, so I'll say AU58+...
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Love this one.
62+
AU58+ though I really wanted to say 66.
You got it! @Coinscratch also got it, but you got it first.
Here's the coin:
OK. I don't think I've shared this one before:
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VG08
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6
VG 10
hmm 4 or 12?, enough detail to go with 12, so F12 it is.
4 Its a tough one since some of the detail is as good as a 20.
i'm in at 8
...tough one. It's unattributed in the holder but I believe it's an S-62 (Trephined Head) before the obverse cud (which would make it an R4 piece)...
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15
12
New day - how about VF20…..
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...and a Winner just under the wire!
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@lkenefic: nice coin!
This one may be a bit tricky, but I’ll give a hint. I’m looking for a bit more than the numerical grade - it’s a particular feature of this coin. Remember, too, FE’s do not have color designations.
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MS 65 Large Letters
1858/7 MS64
MS64 Large Letters
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In fairness to @Coinbert & @lkenefic, while the coin is part of the LL group, the label doesn’t read that way. You both get another guess (hint: see @jfriedm56 answer).
But Zack, your answer isn’t complete. I think you might know what I mean.
This is a tough one, so I’m giving out hints.
Finally, no second chances for future LL guesses.
“The thrill of the hunt never gets old”
PCGS Registry: Screaming Eagles
Copperindian
Retired sets: Soaring Eagles
Copperindian
Nickelodeon
...gotcha... 1858/7 MS65
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So Ken, are you referring to the internal cud or die break on the eagle’s upper right wing? Or the high leaves variety reverse? Zack.
@jfriedm56: no Zack, that’s not it. I’m looking for something that’s particular to this variety.
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8/7 MS-65?
@Copperindian, my final thoughts on the variety would be broken wing tip also. If that’s not it, I’m out Ken. Edited to add- Strong overdate.
OK, this was a tough one. @jfriedm56 - you were actually on it Zack; see below:
Your mention of a broken wing tip was spot on as all these have that characteristic. The tail feathers also come in varying degrees of strike, but virtually none are full. That also makes the leaves on the upper right reverse to lack detail.
In the answer I was looking for “”Strong” as it’s important as to the coin’s value. These come in varying degrees of strike. PCGS made the decision (correctly) to add “strong” to the EDS examples some 6-7 years ago. There are very few of them & they’re much more valuable - double or more of the later die states. This coin is one of the EDS with “strong”; PCGS was very tough on this one with the 63 grade.
I’m out of the loop today, so I’ll defer to @jfriedman56 for next up. Btw, Zack, imo this coin is a 64, so when you added “strong” to your guess this AM, it was as close to correct as possible without actually guessing the 63 on the label.
Finally, the LL guesses were partially correct as this variety is under the LL category. All 1858 FE’s are generally either LL or SL.
“The thrill of the hunt never gets old”
PCGS Registry: Screaming Eagles
Copperindian
Retired sets: Soaring Eagles
Copperindian
Nickelodeon
@Copperindian, thanks Ken. Didn’t quite understand what you were going for early on. I guess I need to enlarge and study the entries more closely. Let’s try this one.
