what do you guys think 1879 s

[bigmoneybags-migration]

thanks for the comments

[bsshog40]

It's kind of hard to tell with these pics to me. Looks MS but also looks to have some hairlines here and there.

[Tonto-migration]

I would say it would grade at EF40 to EF45. As most of us know it is very hard to grade a coin by photo's. But bigmoneybags i do enjoy when you post your coins for us to grade.

[cpm9ball]

Bags,

 

Your photos show a total lack of luster, so I would be inclined to go along with an EF grade.

 

By the way, I noticed that you are using a traditional stapler that curves the points under. I don't know if you use many of these 2x2's, but if you do, it might be a good idea to invest in a flat-cinch stapler. You see, those curved points can damage a coin if they are accidentally dragged across the face of another 2x2. This is especially possible if you store these 2x2's in a box.

 

 

http://www.google.com/products/catalog?rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE-SearchBox&oe=UTF-8&rlz=1I7ADRA_en&q=Flat+clinch+stapler&um=1&ie=UTF-8&cid=11230353738937186962&sa=X&ei=899oTYHiKIi2twfe6oDmAg&ved=0CDYQ8wIwAw#

 

Chris

 

 

[Coindude]

I'm betting the lack of luster is just from the fact it's in a 2x2 and quite possibly the lighting style. Just a guess. Also, Chris is absolutely correct. You want to use a different stapler so as not to scratch other coins. This can be done by using a different stapler or by using needle nose pliers to "squish" the staples inward. Of course, using a set of pliers near coins is not the preferred way as coins and tools usually don't mix!!

[Walkerfan]

Looks like a nice AU 55

[mtnstyne]

Has a nasty nick in the rim on the obverse at 6 o'clock. I would net it at AU55-AU58.

[James_OldeTowne]

Looks like a nice AU 55

Agreed.

[busthalf]

I would go with AU-50. But then again I'm very conservative.

[jgrinz]

EF45 scratched

[johnny9434]

au - 50

[coinman_23885]

EF 45, lack of luster

[JOBESSI]

AU 50. not too bad, but the rim ding was a little too much for me to grade any higher