Henri Charriere Posted December 4, 2023 Share Posted December 4, 2023 On 12/3/2023 at 7:23 PM, Sandon said: Uncertified 1893-S Liberty half eagle, purchased at a local coin auction in October 1993. My grade is AU. Respectfully, what alleged wear do you wish to cite in support of your assertion this coin does not qualify for a Mint State verdict? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henri Charriere Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 On 12/3/2023 at 7:23 PM, Sandon said: Uncertified 1893-S Liberty half eagle, purchased at a local coin auction in October 1993. My grade is AU. Blast from the Past! A.D.A.: Your witness. Q.A.: What facts do you wish to cite in support of your assertion that this coin, in effect, displays wear? A.D.A.: Objection! No such four-letter word was used or alluded to! Hon. Z: Sustained. Antics such as those exhibited by opposing counsel shall not be tolerated by this Court. [🐓 : My grade is AU59] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandon Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 In response to @Henri Charriere's inquiries, the 1893-S half eagle has high point wear that is most obvious at the back of Liberty's hair and the bun, as well as the eagle's neck. Compare it to this 1886 that NGC graded MS 62, which is "baggy" but fully detailed: Photos courtesy of Stacks Bowers. Fenntucky Mike and Henri Charriere 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henri Charriere Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 On 12/5/2023 at 11:12 PM, Sandon said: In response to @Henri Charriere's inquiries, the 1893-S half eagle has high point wear that is most obvious at the back of Liberty's hair and the bun, as well as the eagle's neck. Compare it to this 1886 that NGC graded MS 62, which is "baggy" but fully detailed: Photos courtesy of Stacks Bowers. [ 🐓: Thank you! You're a gentleman, a scholar, and a good sport.] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post J P M Posted December 10, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted December 10, 2023 Here is my AU 58 1886 S that has lots of contact marks similar to Sandon's 1893 for you QA. Fenntucky Mike, Henri Charriere and rrantique 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henri Charriere Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 On 12/9/2023 at 8:10 PM, J P M said: Here is my AU 58 1886 S that has lots of contact marks similar to Sandon's 1893 for you QA. [FYI: This coin was the impetus behind my introduction of the topic, "< Pf-67 Why not?"] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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