Comments on this Twenty Cent Piece

[Coinguy19]

Please leave your opinion on this twenty cent piece. Since this is my first coin photo, my photo taking skills aren't that good and I know it can't be seen that clearly. Please comment on the coin and photos, Thanks!

 

 

 

[dooly]

My gess from the uk is F12 Obv: VF 20 Rev:

 

Like the photos i have to scan all my coins

 

now let the pros tell me i am way out on the grades !!

 

[physics-fan3.14]

I would first question if it was cleaned or not. I may be wrong, but it appears to have been (an old cleaning, especially on the obverse.)

[WoodenJefferson]

One of the key indicators to circulated seated coinage is the wear characteristics of the high points, like the shield in the obverse. The image you show has this portion in a shadowy area...take a picture where the letters LIBERTY ( or what's left of them) in the shield stand out.

 

The reverse is a tad bit out of focus but then again my skills lack in this area also. For an accurate photo grade, these areas need to be a bit more refined.

[James_OldeTowne]

This is what passes for VF today, but if you need a type coin, I would not get it. I recommend holding out for a coin with a nice, strong LIBERTY. That will probably mean an extra $100, unless you can cherry-pick, but most people wanting a type coin do want to read that all-important word. This is such a common coin that it's worth the effort to hold out. If this were a CC, that would be different, since those are often weak on the shield, but the "S" mint is not nearly as tough.

 

On it's own merits, it's a great original coin, but for type purposes, insist on the extra detail.

[Coinguy19]

Thanks for the info, I'll try and take a photo of the liberty later.

[lkenefic]

I'm holding out for a solid VF for this piece in my 7070...I would take a pass on this one as well...L