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Guess the Grade: 1860-O Seated Dollar
RYK
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U.S. Nickels Complete Set with Major Varieties, Circulation Strikes
U.S. Dimes Complete Set with Major Varieties, Circulation Strikes
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I held the two side-by-side and could not see a huge difference between the two in terms of wear. There is considerably more luster on the 1850 underneath the toning. I was thinking about sending the 60-O to NCS. What do you think?
Actually, I was thinking of trying to get it upgraded and then sell it (the 60-O).
roadrunner
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I would guess that the 1850 is much darker in hand. It appears to be a nice, original coin perhaps with a touch of cabinet friction. Tough date!
No one knows more about these than you, and I will heed your advice.
The 1860-O has minimal-to-no luster. I will leave it alone, as you recommended. I noted the bump in price (Coin Values) from AU-50 to AU-55 does not warrant any attempt to get it upgraded. If someone wants to buy it, they will buy it for an original AU specimen, as I did.
The 1850 is somewhat darker in hand, though not as dark as the 60-O, but attractively toned.
Thanks for everyone's input.
Robert
au contraire, but I do know a bit.
The 1850 coin was from Pinnacle, correct? Very nice looking. Congrats.
I'd love to see a photo with better lighting to really penetrate the toning down to the luster -- if there is some underlying mint luster that shows through the toning under the right lighting conditions.
Stuart
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