AU 59 full head?

[RI AL]

Technically speaking, is it possible to have a 1917s quarter type 1 (non certified) at MS 59 with a full head? Wouldn't a rub on the head probably be what brought the piece down from a 60 or better? Can you have a full head 59? A dealer in "Coin Prices" is offering the coin.

 

RI AL

[MarkFeld]

Well, 59 is not a generally used/accepted grade, but theoretically, I can easily see certain high grade AU Standing Liberty Quarters having enough head detail to warrant a Full Head designation. A minimal amount of rub on a coin (which might not even appear on Liberty's head) could affect the head detail less than a little bit (or more) of weakness in strike.

[Oldtrader3]

Most dealers call these coins, AU62. Also not a standard grade but more descriptive.

[Coindude]

I have seen coins that are listed as 58 FH by PCGS. But like Mark said, the 59, I've never seen that on any slab... ok well maybe SGS would use that grade!

 

So really I think your main question was, can a slightly circulated coin still be FH? Answer yes!

 

Speaking of which, here's an example of one in an NGC slab, albeit it's a T2.

AU 58 Full Head here!

[harvey8542]

Here are 2 AU-58 FH type 1 and type 2

 

[James_OldeTowne]

I once had an opportunity to purchase an 1918/7-D in EF-45 FH. I believe 45 is the lowest acceptable grade at which a "FH" can be designated.