In grading Bust Dollars......

[bigd5]

do the graders take into account the die state?

I'm not a huge bust dollar submitter, but was curious if the die state is taken into account when figuring the given grade.

If I can tweak some photos, I'll see if I can attach them here. My Mac, and this board have issues........

[EVillageProwler]

My opinion? ANACS graders do the most accurate job of grading Bust coins when factoring in die issues.

 

Of the credible services, PCGS is probably the worst.

 

EVP

 

[bigd5]

I have an interesting 1798 bust dollar BB-125, die state 4 (easy to attribute), with an old ANACS certificate with a grade of F/12. Looking at the coin, it looks vg, with some unusual wear patterns.

[EVillageProwler]

Can you post pics?

 

EVP

 

[bigd5]

I think I may have figured out this pic thing here

[bigd5]

and the backside!

[EVillageProwler]

I had forgotten what grade you had thought it was... When I looked at the pic, "F" immediately jumped out at me. In fact, I was wondering if Fine was maybe a little bit too high...

 

EVP

 

[bigd5]

It was graded f/12 on the anacs certificate, and probably properly graded. The factors with the die state make it a lowly looking (detail wise) fine/12 coin. That's my opinion though.