GTG 1896-S Quarter

[SilverHunterKF]

Bought this coin raw a few months back and sent it to NGC, just want to see what you guys think. Sorry if the images aren't good.

[coinman_23885]

The reverse looks FR-2 to me, but the obverse side (which carries the coin) is stronger. I'll guess AG-3.

[physics-fan3.14]

As coinmain said, the obverse is clearly stronger than the reverse. I'd probably grade the obverse AG-03+, the reverse FR-02. Normally, the obverse will carry the grade. However, in this case I think that the reverse is low enough that it will bring it down to FR-2 overall.

[physics-fan3.14]

However, that being said - Coinman pretty much nailed the grading contest a few days ago, and I was generally a point low..... so I wouldn't be surprised to see this in an AG-03 holder (even if I disagree).

[MarkFeld]

3

[SilverHunterKF]

Thanks for the guesses Coinman, Physicsfan and Mark. Anyone else care to take a stab at it?

[Mark T]

I will go with the rest at Ag 3.

[SilverHunterKF]

Alright, time for the big reveal!

 

This coin is graded Fair 2.

 

As stated the obverse is better than the reverse and is likely knocking it down a grade. Thankfully, I have very little invested in this, so it will be submitted for regrade soon in hopes of getting AG3 on the holder. Considering the large price difference between FA2 and AG3 I think it's worth a shot.

 

Thank you for all of your input! I have several other coins I'll be posting soon.