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what feelings does the grade VF35 conjure up?!

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  • MidLifeCrisisMidLifeCrisis Posts: 10,550 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Caution.

    But really, it depends on the series. VF35 colonials can be quite nice.
  • TreemanTreeman Posts: 419 ✭✭✭
    It could be a solid XF, or it could be a nice VF25. It seems that even the grading services are unsure about what a 35 is...
  • LindeDadLindeDad Posts: 18,766 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Workers that got put away just in time to be collectable.
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  • CrackoutCrackout Posts: 1,375 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I like the 35 grade!

    Especially for seated coins and Barbers.
  • BaleyBaley Posts: 22,663 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Almost but not quite EF. Needs to be a heck of a VF to grade 35 by a strict grader. Much more common to see coins graded 25 and 30, it seems.

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  • jimmymacjimmymac Posts: 505 ✭
    a nicely used coin that has patina and character - collectors get excited about MS coins, but I like a coin that has some wear and has been used for its purpose - give me a nice, worn/toned EF-AU coin anyday over a MS!!
    currently putting together a EF/AU/BU 18th & 19th Century Type Set; and CC Morgan Set

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  • thisnamztakenthisnamztaken Posts: 4,101 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Workers that got put away just in time to be collectable.
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    Good description!
    I never thought that growing old would happen so fast.
    - Jim
  • tombrtombr Posts: 863 ✭✭
    Here's one. VF35

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  • MikeInFLMikeInFL Posts: 10,188 ✭✭✭✭
    "what feelings does the grade VF35 conjure up?!"

    Choice VF -- kind of like the barber posted above.
    Collector of Large Cents, US Type, and modern pocket change.
  • TomBTomB Posts: 22,080 ✭✭✭✭✭
    As with any other grade, some pieces can be spectacular. I only own one certified VF35, but have been able to buy quite a few raw VF35 coins over the years. Here is the certified coin, which in fact came from another board member-
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  • kazkaz Posts: 9,274 ✭✭✭✭✭
    ... a coin that has clearly circulated, with most of the details visible, and with an attractive patina. Like a nice piece of antique furniture.
  • DennisHDennisH Posts: 14,011 ✭✭✭✭✭
    The Morgan equivalent of the Barber pictured above is exactly what I see in my mind for VF35... gorgeous original surfaces, natural unmolested toning, and wonderful eye appeal that is becoming much too uncommon these days.
    When in doubt, don't.
  • gemini12398gemini12398 Posts: 885 ✭
    My feeling is "the blankety blanks couldn't give me a 40"
  • fcfc Posts: 12,793 ✭✭✭
    vf35 on a half eagle should still have some luster hiding in the cracks.
    xf45 should have quite a bit... what today we call a AU50.

    everything has been grade inflated. i grade to my own standard now
    days and could care less what the BIG SHOTS say. grading has been
    manipulated to make money. bah on that whole aspect of coin
    collecting.

    other collectors.. in other hobbies would chuckle with a quick education
    about coin grading compared to their chosen hobbies.
  • ChrisRxChrisRx Posts: 5,619 ✭✭✭✭
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  • LindeDadLindeDad Posts: 18,766 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>As with any other grade, some pieces can be spectacular. I only own one certified VF35, but have been able to buy quite a few raw VF35 coins over the years. Here is the certified coin, which in fact came from another board member- >>



    Dang TomB I have been looking for one like that for five years.

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  • raysrays Posts: 2,424 ✭✭✭✭✭
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  • 1798CentCollector1798CentCollector Posts: 736
    An EAC or raw choice VF coin
  • lcoopielcoopie Posts: 8,873 ✭✭✭✭✭
    a lot of detail, but no luster?
    LCoopie = Les
  • jmj3esqjmj3esq Posts: 5,421 ✭
    Its a nice affordable grade for a 1800's type set.
  • MrEurekaMrEureka Posts: 24,419 ✭✭✭✭✭
    what feelings does the grade VF35 conjure up?

    If I own it? Pain, horror and inadequacy. If someone else owns it? Disdain and pity. image



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  • HotfootspinHotfootspin Posts: 430 ✭✭
    Pretty close to XF at half the price. image
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  • 1907Quarter1907Quarter Posts: 2,770
    some excellent posts here. did not know what kind of responses I was going to get here as the question posted is a little cheeky in spirit. heck of some amazing 35-coin pics-outstanding! keep em coming!
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  • BarndogBarndog Posts: 20,515 ✭✭✭✭✭
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  • RWBRWB Posts: 8,082 ✭
    VF & EF - "comfortable"
  • lcoopielcoopie Posts: 8,873 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Barndog- what happened?
    LCoopie = Les
  • tombrtombr Posts: 863 ✭✭


    << <i>some excellent posts here. did not know what kind of responses I was going to get here as the question posted is a little cheeky in spirit. heck of some amazing 35-coin pics-outstanding! keep em coming! >>




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  • BarndogBarndog Posts: 20,515 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Barndog- what happened? >>



    a chunk of the obverse die broke away...pretty cool, eh?
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  • WinPitcherWinPitcher Posts: 27,726 ✭✭✭
    IMO a 35 is a hi end 25, a coin with no problems and has worn evenly and naturally.

    Steve
    Good for you.
  • AUandAGAUandAG Posts: 24,934 ✭✭✭✭✭
    A real nice, in hand, pocket carried 89cc or 93s Morgan.

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  • FairlanemanFairlaneman Posts: 10,426 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Disdain because so darn many dealers, well know by the way, and so called dealers always bump a VF35 up to XF and AU even though there is no luster showing. I call this sort of dealer a "detail only" seller. For the most part the TPG's are no better either.

    Ken

  • JrGMan2004JrGMan2004 Posts: 7,557 ✭


    << <i>Here's one. VF35

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    MMmmmmm... barbers like that are some of my favorite coins... and what drove me to start working on a VG/F/VF Dansco album set... though hopefully more F and VF with VGs and maybe Gs being reserved for key and better dates...
    -George
    42/92
  • veryfineveryfine Posts: 1,763 ✭✭✭
    It's the perfect grade for dealers to advertise as "virtually XF" or "really should be in an XF holder."
  • coinlieutenantcoinlieutenant Posts: 9,320 ✭✭✭✭✭
    love the grade

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  • LakesammmanLakesammman Posts: 17,460 ✭✭✭✭✭
    If it was the Oregon $10, I would LOVE the grade. image

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  • ziggy29ziggy29 Posts: 18,668 ✭✭✭
    I think it's one of the better value grades. It may just barely lack an accepted requirement for an XF coin, but may otherwise be just as nice as an XF-40 coin at a considerable discount (usually) to XF-40 coins.
  • robkoolrobkool Posts: 5,934 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I consider them like EF coins... Especially the classic type examples.
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  • 1907Quarter1907Quarter Posts: 2,770
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  • raysrays Posts: 2,424 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>If it was the Oregon $10, I would LOVE the grade. image

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    In over 20 years of attending shows, I have only seen an Oregon Territorial Gold piece once.
  • lasvegasteddylasvegasteddy Posts: 10,432 ✭✭✭
    certain coins wear vf real sweet
    everything in life is but merely on loan to us by our appreciation....lose your appreciation and see


  • dohdoh Posts: 6,457 ✭✭✭
    Paying XF money for a VF coin...
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  • Dave99BDave99B Posts: 8,698 ✭✭✭✭✭
    The perfect circulated grade!

    The perfect circulated grade!

    The perfect circulated grade!

    The perfect circulated grade!

    The perfect circulated grade!


    Dave
    Always looking for original, better date VF20-VF35 Barber quarters and halves, and a quality beer.
  • DennisHDennisH Posts: 14,011 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Here's a PCGS VF35 I just received yesterday, courtesy of MSN Cashback! image

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    When in doubt, don't.
  • BarberianBarberian Posts: 4,102 ✭✭✭✭✭
    As someone mentioned earlier, VF35 can be a really sweet grade for Seated and Barber coins. Here is a recent VF35 I purchased that I kind of like.

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    3 rim nicks away from Good
  • SaorAlbaSaorAlba Posts: 7,593 ✭✭✭✭✭
    In a nutshell...

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  • OKbustchaserOKbustchaser Posts: 5,546 ✭✭✭✭✭
    The same feelings that AU-58 does...that I am about to be charged XF money for a VF coin. (or MS money for an AU coin)
    Just because I'm old doesn't mean I don't love to look at a pretty bust.
  • TennesseeDaveTennesseeDave Posts: 4,809 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I have a few VF-35's that I like very much.

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  • NysotoNysoto Posts: 3,824 ✭✭✭✭✭
    On a strict grading basis, this PCGS VF35 1802 half dollar. It would probably grade EF now. I like this grade, as others have said almost EF but less expensive, which makes sense in draped bust coins.

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  • OnlyGoldIsMoneyOnlyGoldIsMoney Posts: 3,428 ✭✭✭✭✭
    To me VF35 represents attractive coins at a modest price, like the one below:

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