Got my Type 1 today!

[jtryka]

I got my type 1 Liberty double eagle today (1860), and I am quite pleased! It is my first one, and is a relatively common date in an ANACS holder (I know I won't get slammed for the holder on this forum, unless it's an ACG ) and was a bargain in my opinion. I can't post a pic right now since I am using it for one of my famous grade guessing competitions this weekend (which I believe will feature Type 1, 2, and 3 Liberty double eagles, and Motto and NM low-relief Saints graded by all four of the major services). Anyway, I really like the square style of the shield on the reverse, anyone have any idea why they changed the style of the shield when they added the motto in 1866?

[EVillageProwler]

You bought a coin in an ANACS slab? Are you crazy?!?

 

Just kidding!

 

Congrats!

 

EVP

 

[jtryka]

Here are a couple of pics:

1860 Obverse

1860 Reverse

 

Overall, I am very pleased with this coin, it looks really nice in person, and as a bonus, for the first few days I thought I bought an 1861, and then when I finally got confirmation from Heritage I learned it was an 1860, a somewhat better (though still common) date.

[EVillageProwler]

Jeff,

 

What's the grade? MS61?

 

EVP

 

[jtryka]

I can't tell you since I am going to use it in a grading contest on the forums next week. You'll find out soon enough.

[Tradedollarnut]

AU55 based on surface marks and halos around the stars.

 

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[Oldtrader3]

I would agree because the stars on the reverse show some wear as well.