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1893 $10 Gold Eagle... grade and die break advice?

mattnissmattniss Posts: 778 ✭✭✭✭✭
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This is a family piece that has been around for a while. I'm thinking about submitting it very soon, and just wanted some feedback and grade advice. Additionally, I've noticed there is a nice die break on the reverse, does this command any premium? Thanks!!

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  • partagaspartagas Posts: 2,056 ✭✭✭
    Nice looking coin, and the die break is very nice. I don't know if you would get a premium for a break like that but it sure adds character. From the pics I would say 62-63 lean more towards 63. That is a great family heirloom to have.
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  • RYKRYK Posts: 35,800 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Looks choice AU to me. There appear to be some luster breaks, friction in the fields, and unsharpness/wear of the left (facing) wing and curls over the brow. There is no premium for the die crack, but many collectors (including myself) find them interesting.
    My Box of 20: https://pcgs.com/setregistry/collectors-showcase/box-20/ryks-gold-box-20/17132
  • darktonedarktone Posts: 8,437 ✭✭✭
    Looks like it has been cleaned on the obverse. I would net grade it AU55. Rather than submitting it I would buy a nice Capitol holder to put it in.
  • coinkatcoinkat Posts: 23,870 ✭✭✭✭✭
    It does look as if it is not an original coin... I am in the AU camp on this one

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  • LongacreLongacre Posts: 16,717 ✭✭✭
    I will net it to a 61 for the gentle cleaning, generations ago.
    Always took candy from strangers
    Didn't wanna get me no trade
    Never want to be like papa
    Working for the boss every night and day
    --"Happy", by the Rolling Stones (1972)
  • mattnissmattniss Posts: 778 ✭✭✭✭✭
    If there was any cleaning, it must have been a long time ago, as this coin belonged to my father for at least thirty years where it sat, untouched. My grandfather, who previously had it before my father, had kept it for years wrapped in a tissue, as I found out. Is it possible the pictures deceive? In hand, the coin looks fully authentic, with natural luster.
  • LongacreLongacre Posts: 16,717 ✭✭✭
    Bring it to CoinFest. You'll get lots of opinions there. Heck, I plan on being there on Sunday and will even comp you a personal Longacre evaluation.
    Always took candy from strangers
    Didn't wanna get me no trade
    Never want to be like papa
    Working for the boss every night and day
    --"Happy", by the Rolling Stones (1972)
  • RYKRYK Posts: 35,800 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Bring it to CoinFest. You'll get lots of opinions there. Heck, I plan on being there on Sunday and will even comp you a personal Longacre evaluation. >>



    That and 50 cents will get you a ... image
    My Box of 20: https://pcgs.com/setregistry/collectors-showcase/box-20/ryks-gold-box-20/17132
  • LongacreLongacre Posts: 16,717 ✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>Bring it to CoinFest. You'll get lots of opinions there. Heck, I plan on being there on Sunday and will even comp you a personal Longacre evaluation. >>



    That and 50 cents will get you a ... image >>




    So true. image
    Always took candy from strangers
    Didn't wanna get me no trade
    Never want to be like papa
    Working for the boss every night and day
    --"Happy", by the Rolling Stones (1972)
  • mattnissmattniss Posts: 778 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Bring it to CoinFest. You'll get lots of opinions there. Heck, I plan on being there on Sunday and will even comp you a personal Longacre evaluation. >>



    Wow, I think I'm going to take you up on that!
  • tightbudgettightbudget Posts: 7,299 ✭✭✭
    Cleaned AU

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