Guess the grade -- 1921 peace dollar

[MikeInFL]

This coin just arrived at my doorstep as an addition into my Dansco type set, and I have decided to keep the coin. Please guess the grade that NGC assigned to the coin, and any comments -- both good and bad -- are most appreciated:

 

Seller's images:

 

 

Have fun...Mike

[bsshog40]

Nice looking peace Mike. Little bit of a weak strike here and there and a couple extra nics on the obv., I'd have to venture to say MS62.

[dooly]

Very nice rev: and no split in the rocks

 

My gestamate !

obv: MS-62

rev: MS-64

 

so i will gess at a MS-63 for the coin..

 

Am i getting better at this grading lark ?

 

[rrantique]

I am guessing Au-50 very nice coin

[jtryka]

MS-62

[michael]

slightly above average strike and the eye appeal for a 1921 peace dollar is in my opinion way above average

 

as the coin is a roll fresh never dipped original coin

 

i grade this coin ms62+

[michael]

i love the concave deep dished appearance

[James_OldeTowne]

I will guess MS-61, due primarily to the abrasions scattered across the cheek, and in the left field. The strike is just about average for the issue, but the luster seems good. There are a couple of minor spots on the reverse which don't affect the grade necessarily.

[relicsncoins]

I can't tell from the photo if there is luster break on the hair. If there is I will say 58, if not I will say 62.

 

JJ

[ant]

i to would say 61!!! i like it!!!

[rbrown4]

Can't tell/decide I would say AU 58 or MS 61

 

Rey

[construct]

I'll guess 62, but I wouldn't be surprised by a 63.

[SkyMan]

Attractive looking coin.

 

You've got feathers on the upper leg of the eagle and a certain amount of detail where the leg hits the body, so that would mean a semi-decent strike to me, which means the hair and the wing show wear, so I would say AU53-5.

[leeg]

Looks like a nice AU example Mike. Congrat's!!

[Elbesaar]

Nice pick up, Mike.

 

I'd say MS 61.

[MarkFeld]

My guess would be MS63, and based upon the images (and the fact that 1921's always display some weakness in strike) I don't understand the guesses of less than MS60.

[JoJo-migration]

I am going with AU-55. I believe the coin was once in circulation.

[Buffalo_Pete]

The coin still has luster, but a lot of dings in the wrong places.

 

Given the weak strike of these, I would venture 63

 

Pete

[comicAL]

Hi, MikeInFL

 

I would grade your coin as MS 62, maybe MS 63 if I saw it in hand. The pit hits on the cheek of Liberty and the clatter on the obverse in front of the Liberty is what I would like to view in hand. The reverse looks clearer of hits. A nice 1921 Peace dollar!

 

Thank you for sharing your coin with us!

 

AAJ

[MikeInFL]

NGC grade the coin AU 58.

 

My subjective thoughts on the coin, all IMHO:

 

I agree with the grade of AU 58. This is what I would call a real 58 and a classic "slider". It has all the luster and flash of an MS coin, but with what appears to me to be obvious high-point rub. It doesn't show well in the photos, but it is very evident when rotating the coin under harsh lighting -- most evident on the lower neck and hair on the obverse, and on the high points of the eagle's wing and leg feathers on the reverse. I will also note that this is a coin that I often see in 62 or 63 plastic, so it was rather refreshing to see a properly-graded 58 available for an AU price, rather than paying MS money for an AU coin.

 

While I am still on the lookout for a higher grade example for my type set, this one will look very pretty in my Dansco 7070 until I find just the right coin (cough, cough).

 

Thanks for all the guesses and comments, I truly appreciate them.

 

Have a nice weekend everyone...Mike

[TonerGuy]

MS-63

 

Does the coin have heavy die polish lines in the fields and on the reverse ?

 

Michael

[MarkFeld]

MS-63

 

Does the coin have heavy die polish lines in the fields and on the reverse ?

 

Michael

Michael F. - is that you? You missed the (assigned) grade as badly as I did!

[halfpint]

 

 

i was able to pick up a slight rub...........when i tilted my screen so then i too think it is an au