Guess My Classic Head Half Grade!

[dean1345]

Bought this recently and would like for your to guess it's grade. Please give me your opinion as well. Thanks

 

 

 

Dean

[BillJones]

It does have virtual Mint State sharpness. I'd grade it AU-58, but I don't like the green spot that is to the left of the 13th star in the obverse. That one could be active, and it's shame that the coin is in a slab becuase you can't get to it.

 

Sorry to worry you, but active spots like that on copper can become a problem.

 

As for the what the TPG called it, it could be anywhere from AU-55 because of the spots to MS-61.

[James_OldeTowne]

It looks like a commercial AU-55 to me, though it clearly has surface problems. I would guess an EAC 40 grade.

 

This coin should be conserved, and the corrosion could still be active.

[Mark T]

Nice original coin . I am going to be bold and go with MS62 although I think Bill and James are better qualified to grade one of these then me.

I think the verdigris on the coin is minor and is blown up a lot because of the size of the picture. Still it is something you don’t want on a coin. I have a PCGS Au 55 Bust Half that has Verdigris on it also.

 

[BillJones]

I don't mind the dark brown or black spots so much. It would be better if the coin didn't have them, but they are a natural situation with copper from this era. It's the spots with the green centers that bother me. Those suckers, especially in a slab, which can be a moisture trap, are reason for concern.

[James_OldeTowne]

It's the spots with the green centers that both me. Those suckers, especially in a slab, which can be a moisture trap, are reason for concern.

Yep, I agree. Green corrosion is literally cancer for copper. It will grow - it's just a matter of when.

 

[dean1345]

Bought this recently and would like for your to guess it's grade. Please give me your opinion as well. Thanks

 

 

 

 

Dean

 

 

[RI AL]

Sticking my neck out on this one. The eyebrow is the "first thing to go" in this series but on your coin (nice original looking piece by the way) I don't see the flatness as seen on AU pieces. I think it's an unc, but the uneven brown tones I think limit the grade to maybe MS 60 or 61. Personally, I think she's a nice looking coin!