Grade the 1918 Illinois Centennial

[morganguru]

My favorite classic comem, like a piece of art. Hard to believe these were used in daily transactions. Today's comems are to cookie cutterish, not even a word but you get the idea. You're the final grader, what grade do you assign to this piece?

Thanks,

Scott

 

[morganguru]

Not one guess? Help a brother out

 

[Coinbuf]

AU58, what do I win

[BillJones]

AU-58.

 

There is wear spot on Lincoln's cheekbone on the eagle's neck and breast feathers on the reverse.

[morganguru]

Wow, thought it was MS62ish, glad I have little in this piece.

[BillJones]

The Lincoln - Illinois was issued in 1918 before a lot of commemorative coins ended upon collectors hands. As a result a number of pieces were mishandled although the situation is not as bad as it is with the Missouri and Panama - Pacific half dollars. This coin probably never did circulate, but it was stored in a nice coin envelope where it would have avoided getting the slight rub.

 

And yes, since "sliders" (AU-58 coins with eye appeal) sometimes get into MS-62 holders, this coin could get into one.

[morganguru]

The Lincoln - Illinois was issued in 1918 before a lot of commemorative coins ended upon collectors hands. As a result a number of pieces were mishandled although the situation is not as bad as it is with the Missouri and Panama - Pacific half dollars. This coin probably never did circulate, but it was stored in a nice coin envelope where it would have avoided getting the slight rub.

 

And yes, since "sliders" (AU-58 coins with eye appeal) sometimes get into MS-62 holders, this coin could get into one.

 

I'm just baffled that these were used in daily transactions. At the time it was just another 90% silver half and many couldn't afford to put it away. I may get it slabbed but it's doing well raw.

[BillJones]

The Lincoln - Illinois was issued in 1918 before a lot of commemorative coins ended upon collectors hands. As a result a number of pieces were mishandled although the situation is not as bad as it is with the Missouri and Panama - Pacific half dollars. This coin probably never did circulate, but it was stored in a nice coin envelope where it would have avoided getting the slight rub.

 

And yes, since "sliders" (AU-58 coins with eye appeal) sometimes get into MS-62 holders, this coin could get into one.

 

I'm just baffled that these were used in daily transactions. At the time it was just another 90% silver half and many couldn't afford to put it away. I may get it slabbed but it's doing well raw.

 

Getting this coin certified would not add very much value to it. The postage in the grading fee would exceed the incremental value from certification.

[L1ncolnF4n]

Great I'm not alone in my AU musings.

 

AU-63.

[johnny9434]

ill go au 58 as well. i dont like the color on it. jmo

[MarkFeld]

Wow, thought it was MS62ish, glad I have little in this piece.

 

While the coin might be high end AU, based on what I see in the images, I would guess MS62, possibly MS63.

[morganguru]

ill go au 58 as well. i dont like the color on it. jmo

 

Neither do I, quite unappealing but the price was very appealing.

[copper toning]

I think the color is very attractive and original. I would be delighted to own the piece.

 

Should you decide to let it go PM me.