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1. It has been a while. New addition 1836 Classic Head $5 -- Grade Revealed!

   

   

   Discussion by Bithrate · December 30, 2010 5:27PM · Home› U.S. Coin Forum

   Hello all. I haven't posted anything in almost a year - I got a new job overseas almost a year ago and have only recently found time for my coins. I hope everyone is having a great holiday season. I was back home last week and picked this little beauty up. Let's guess the grade while we're at it! The Slab:

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   Comment by AnkurJ · December 31, 2010 3:14AM · Home› U.S. Coin Forum

   NICE! I like it as an AU55.

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   Comment by Baley · December 31, 2010 12:43AM · Home› U.S. Coin Forum

   nice coin! I'll guess AU58

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   Comment by ricko · December 30, 2010 11:43PM · Home› U.S. Coin Forum

   Welcome back. Nice gold coin. Cannot grade from that photograph though. Cheers, RickO

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   Comment by Bithrate · January 1, 2011 4:10PM · Home› U.S. Coin Forum

   I think this will be a bit of a surprise to everyone that replied: The grade PCGS gave this coin is AU50. I think this is definitely an upgrade contender. Image of slab will be added to original post.

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   Comment by lordmarcovan · January 1, 2011 1:42AM · Home› U.S. Coin Forum

   I'm with coinguy1. << <i>Nice looking coin! I'll guess it's an AU55, but 58 wouldn't surprise me in the least. >> I love Classic Head gold, especially the eagle. Mind you, it's usually too rich for my blood, but I've owned a couple pieces over the years. An ANACS EF40 1834 $5 is about the best I've done in that arena (and…

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   Comment by Bithrate · January 2, 2011 3:49AM · Home› U.S. Coin Forum

   << <i>I'm with coinguy1. << <i>Nice looking coin! I'll guess it's an AU55, but 58 wouldn't surprise me in the least. >> I love Classic Head gold, especially the eagle. Mind you, it's usually too rich for my blood, but I've owned a couple pieces over the years. An ANACS EF40 1834 $5 is about the best I've done in that arena…

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   Comment by Bithrate · December 31, 2010 11:47AM · Home› U.S. Coin Forum

   Thanks for all the responses! TTT!

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   Comment by coinguy1 · December 31, 2010 3:32AM · Home› U.S. Coin Forum

   Nice looking coin! I'll guess it's an AU55, but 58 wouldn't surprise me in the least.

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    Comment by mbbiker · December 31, 2010 12:47AM · Home› U.S. Coin Forum

    Ill agree with the au53 looks like it has some nice luster yet but looks like slight wear on the high spots