This is what one would call a split grade...

Bruceswar · December 13, 2011 3:24PM

This coin has tons going on. It is a love or hate coin and I happen to like it. Surely a split grade... Full UNC reverse with an AU obverse. Check out the cool die saturation lines!

atarian · December 13, 2011 3:49PM

maybe a weaker obverse strike? maybe a little grease in the strike?

Bruceswar · December 13, 2011 4:02PM

<< maybe a weaker obverse strike? maybe a little grease in the strike? >>

Having the coin in hand it looks to have some circulation on the obverse but none on the reverse. Just from my view point.

melvin289 · December 13, 2011 4:07PM

Could it be like cabinet wear or drawer wear where the coin was stored face down and slid around?

Ron

Bruceswar · December 13, 2011 4:19PM

I am not sure. That is possible. I think the coin was likely just mishandled at some point.

melvin289 · December 13, 2011 4:20PM

It's truely a shame to see a beautiful coin like that with un-necessary damage.

Ron

Kove · December 13, 2011 5:40PM

<< Check out the cool die saturation lines! >>

I know of die polish lines, and die erosion lines, but I'll admit I don't know what "die saturation lines" are.

fastfreddie · December 13, 2011 11:15PM

<< 

<< Check out the cool die saturation lines! >>

I know of die polish lines, and die erosion lines, but I'll admit I don't know what "die saturation lines" are. >>

"Die Striations...Raised lines on coins that were struck with polished dies, the striations become fainter until most or all disappear."

Looks like it on the reverse, cannot determine on the obverse as it looks to have been mildly circulated.

rhedden · December 14, 2011 12:20AM

I agree with the split grade, but I don't care for the coin at all; count me in the "hate" category. It has way too many hairlines and scuffs for the grade, some reverse rim marks, and it's been dipped to death. I also am not a fan of die striations, and if they are prominent, I believe they should be treated the same as hairlines in grading (though most numismatists disagree strongly with me on that point). Striations have the same effect on eye appeal as scattered hairlines, even if mint-made, so I see them and think "MS60" automatically. Because 1877-S is a common date quarter, I'd quickly pass on a coin like this one.

rhedden · December 14, 2011 12:29AM

At the risk of hijacking your thread, I'll add another example of a split grade for your consideration. It's PCGS MS65, and I do believe it would be stickered if I cared to play that game (but I don't). The front if fully MS66+ with toning that is more vivid than these quick & dirty pictures from 2005 show. Only the weak strike on the stars keeps it from "perfection." The reverse is MS60 with heavy, dull toning. No, it doesn't turn pretty colors when the coin is tilted. It's just ugly. This coin almost certainly sat in a coin cabinet with the reverse exposed to wood or some other material that left unattractive toning.

relicsncoins · December 14, 2011 12:51AM

Here is another example. Super nice reverse, but the obverse has had a light wipe.

Your coin would be much more appealing had it not been dipped. The fresh surfaces really show off every little mark.

RedneckHB · December 14, 2011 1:01AM

Taco Bell napkin that baby for a few months.

ricko · December 14, 2011 3:00AM

Check out 'Popeye' napkins... supposed to be better...

Cheers, RickO

golfer72 · December 14, 2011 10:29PM

<< At the risk of hijacking your thread, I'll add another example of a split grade for your consideration. It's PCGS MS65, and I do believe it would be stickered if I cared to play that game (but I don't). The front if fully MS66+ with toning that is more vivid than these quick & dirty pictures from 2005 show. Only the weak strike on the stars keeps it from "perfection." The reverse is MS60 with heavy, dull toning. No, it doesn't turn pretty colors when the coin is tilted. It's just ugly. This coin almost certainly sat in a coin cabinet with the reverse exposed to wood or some other material that left unattractive toning.

>>

Unfortunately that is not a 65 because of the reverse. I dont care what the slab says. Misgraded!

This is what one would call a split grade...

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