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GTG of this 1938-S Texas Commem. Grade Reveal

jfriedm56jfriedm56 Posts: 2,995 ✭✭✭✭✭
edited May 3, 2026 6:12PM in U.S. Coin Forum


Here’s a 1938-S Texas Commem. Blazing luster. Very attractive, low mintage issue.

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    MaywoodMaywood Posts: 4,088 ✭✭✭✭✭

    MS65.

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    johnny9434johnny9434 Posts: 32,308 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Ms64

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    Morgan13Morgan13 Posts: 2,456 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited May 3, 2026 4:53AM

    @jfriedm56 are these lines on the holder or the coin. I'm thinking holder but the dont show up on the top of the T so it could be the coin. I just wanted to double check with you.

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    MFeldMFeld Posts: 16,616 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Morgan13 said:
    @jfriedm56 are these lines on the holder or the coin. I'm thinking holder but the dont show up on the top of the T so it could be the coin. I just wanted to double check with you.

    My guess is that the lines are on the coin but that they’re due to mint-made die polishing. And I’ll go with MS66 for the grade.

    Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.

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    Morgan13Morgan13 Posts: 2,456 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited May 3, 2026 5:55AM

    @Mfeld I'm inclined to agree with you. I just found them interesting. I did not mean anything negative with my question. I happen to like some polish lines.
    I'm going with MS65.

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    The_Dinosaur_ManThe_Dinosaur_Man Posts: 1,505 ✭✭✭✭✭

    MS-66

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    ajaanajaan Posts: 17,934 ✭✭✭✭✭

    67


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    U1chicagoU1chicago Posts: 6,891 ✭✭✭✭✭

    MS 66

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    jfriedm56jfriedm56 Posts: 2,995 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Morgan13 said:
    @jfriedm56 are these lines on the holder or the coin. I'm thinking holder but the dont show up on the top of the T so it could be the coin. I just wanted to double check with you.

    Yes. On the coin. Can’t speculate as to the cause, but the picture accentuates the lines more noticeably than in hand. And by the way, it’s not a T, but a dash-.
    Zack.

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    jfriedm56jfriedm56 Posts: 2,995 ✭✭✭✭✭

    And @MFeld, this time I’m not going to say great guesses everyone, but looks like we have some good guesses? LOL.

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    MFeldMFeld Posts: 16,616 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @jfriedm56 said:
    And @MFeld, this time I’m not going to say great guesses everyone, but looks like we have some good guesses? LOL.

    I hope no one is too upset that their guesses weren’t deemed to be “great”. 😄

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    marcmoishmarcmoish Posts: 6,905 ✭✭✭✭✭

    66

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    pursuitoflibertypursuitofliberty Posts: 7,827 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Almost looks like toning marks there at S - OF. But ... ???

    If those aren't a grade limiter, it's probably a 65 or maybe 66, with nice luster. There are some hits, a couple large and noticeable (at least to this eye).

    My 2c ...


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    jesbrokenjesbroken Posts: 11,206 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Love the coin. I believe the black lengthy scuff looking mark to the left of right facing wing and spot on star would prevent a 66. JMO
    Jim


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    jfriedm56jfriedm56 Posts: 2,995 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Enjoy reading your comments, but some of you may be overthinking the end result. Will post grade later tonight. Just to say, it’s a nice looking Commem. and I believe accurately graded.

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    oldglorycoinsoldglorycoins Posts: 285 ✭✭✭
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    MsMorrisineMsMorrisine Posts: 39,444 ✭✭✭✭✭

    65

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    hummingbird_coinshummingbird_coins Posts: 1,613 ✭✭✭✭✭

    MS66

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    cheezhedcheezhed Posts: 6,320 ✭✭✭✭✭

    64

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    Cougar1978Cougar1978 Posts: 9,742 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited May 5, 2026 10:47AM

    It’s very nice. Beautiful coin. Texas Commems - Always a good investment buy.

    Investor

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