1923 Peace Dollar question 0

[GBrad]

My mother has a lot of coins she has stashed away over the years that were passed down through the family. I was going through some of them and found this one. I know this is not a rare year but the coin is in really good condition IMHO after comparing it to online pics ATS. I am trying to determine if this coin would potentially fall into the MS category.  To me, these Peace Dollars have a totally different look to them than do Morgans which seem to be much easier to distinguish MS from lesser grades. This coin appears very well struck.  These pics have not been photoshopped in any manner for enhancement.  It has a blue metallic-like toning, especially the obverse, as you can see. I have read this can be normal for these Dollars.  I may be way off base here but I'm not seeing wear typical of a circulated coin.  Thanks for any input. 

Edited December 8, 2021 by GBrad

[Hoghead515]

Its a very nice onr for sure. Great find. Ive not fooled with peace dollars enough to know what to look for on them myself.  Thats still out in the future sometime. It sure looks MS to me. But im not that educated on them yet. 

Edited December 8, 2021 by Hoghead515

[EdG_Ohio]

Overall I think it's a attractive coin but with the dings along the rims on either side and the softness of the hair and what appears to be some minor "scratches" near the PEACE and a few other locations.
I'm going to stick my neck out at AU58/MS60, perhaps high but I'm still a newb ... hahaha.
It would be easy for me to say higher due to the fact I really like the reverse on these a lot.

[MarkFeld]

The coin looks like it's somewhere between AU58 and MS63. The good news is that there's very little difference in value within that grade range. I think it's worth in the $35 to $45 range. 

[Mohawk]

On 12/8/2021 at 12:36 PM, MarkFeld said:

The coin looks like it's somewhere between AU58 and MS63. The good news is that there's very little difference in value within that grade range. I think it's worth in the $35 to $45 range. 

I'm with you on the grade range here, Mark.  AU58-MS63, which is the best I can do without the coin in hand on this one.  Greg, I like your coin.  It's got a nice look regardless of what the actual grade is.  Its appearance is unique and distinctive.....which is a hard thing to achieve for a 1923 Peace Dollar.

Edited December 9, 2021 by Mohawk
Typo.....isn't it always?

[RWB]

AU. Abrasion on wings and hair, etc. A keepsake keeper. Mark's comment is reasonable.

[GBrad]

Thank you all for your comments.  It's really a beautiful coin in hand with an almost gunblue-like finish on it.  I was on the fence about this one, thus my reason for the post, but I still think it could maybe slide into the MS category.  Not that I'm going to get it graded, I was just looking for some good opinions and feedback from you guys here which I received, thank you. Just wanted to make sure I wasn't losing my mind here thinking this was a relatively nice coin, with MS potential, but yet would fall into the XF range........ Had that been the consensus, I would have given up on my desire and quest to learn more about coin grading.  

[Coinbuf]

Neat coin for several reasons, I think it would likely grade as a low MS maybe 62ish.   Great family keepsake coin that would look great in one of the Capital plastic single coin holders.

[Henri Charriere]

On 12/8/2021 at 1:00 PM, RWB said:

AU. Abrasion on wings and hair, etc. A keepsake keeper. Mark's comment is reasonable.

🐓:  Good thing you kept your mouth shut, boss!

Q.A.: It's like that old saying: better to be silent and be thought a fool then to speak and remove all doubt.  😉 

[Mohawk]

On 12/8/2021 at 5:58 PM, Coinbuf said:

Neat coin for several reasons, I think it would likely grade as a low MS maybe 62ish.   Great family keepsake coin that would look great in one of the Capital plastic single coin holders.

Now that's a great idea, Coinbuf!! Greg's coin would look sharp in one of those holders.  And they're pretty cheap.  You get a lot of beauty and protection from those single coin holders.

[Just Bob]

Is that damage to the eagle's face, or is it just the way the picture looks?

Looks AU to me.

[GBrad]

On 12/8/2021 at 11:32 PM, Just Bob said:

Is that damage to the eagle's face, or is it just the way the picture looks?

Looks AU to me.

Hello Just Bob.  I pulled this Peace out again tonight and took a better look at it after you mentioned this and took this pic of the Eagle's face.  I'm not sure how that depression was created.   It does not resemble any kind of damage I am familiar with. I say this because it definitely does not appear to be a hit or else you would not see the delicate flow lines that you can see, if I'm not mistaken.  The flow lines would be flattened and it would be a smooth area if it was a contact mark if I am correct in saying so.  These very tiny flow lines are throughout this coin now that I have examined it under higher magnification. If this coin spent time in circulation, wouldn't these tiny striations be eliminated or worn down due to circulation wear? Still learning here about the intricacies of grading. What is your opinion on this? Thanks.

Edit: That small black line adjacent to the eye is a piece of lint or something. It's not on the coin. Just FYI.

Edited December 9, 2021 by GBrad

[Henri Charriere]

On 12/8/2021 at 11:32 PM, Just Bob said:

Is that damage to the eagle's face, or is it just the way the picture looks?

Looks AU to me.

You certainly have an eagle's eyesight; I have to give you that.