Trade Dollar Grade?

[gusnuts]

Looking for advice on a particular coin. Do you think this will certify and what grade would you give it? My initial thought is VF25 but I am definitely no expert... Thank you for the help!

 

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[Dozer D]

I'm no expert on the grade of your TD, I would guess FINE+, but what is the story behind this coin, found , dug up or what? Very nice coin to have in a collection. Congrats in advance.
I'm sure the EXPERTS will fill in with the grade, probably from about 5-guys.

 

[Mackaydon]

This might help: How To GradeTrade Dollars - Picture Grade Comparison Chart
Don......

 

[kingskid1611]

www.pcgs.com/photograde/ this is a great website to get an idea from a photo of what grade to give it. I would say very fine also.

 

[gusnuts]

Thanks everyone. I tried using the Photograde and other images. It seems every time I seem to decide on a grade I have second thoughts. I guess I’m just looking for reassurance from some experts and also make sure that the coin was not cleaned or have any other issues I’m not aware of. I purchased this from a coin dealer. I’ve always loved the history and design of this coin. This particular one appealed to me and looked like a nice example to have in my collection.

 

[jerseyben]

VF, details, obverse scratches/cleaned. Still a nice coin.

 

[gusnuts]

VF, details, obverse scratches/cleaned. Still a nice coin.

Thank you for your input. Just curious can you please tell me what makes you think it was cleaned? I would like to know what to look for in the future. I can see light scratching and wear which I thought was from circulation but nothing that looked clean to me from what I’ve read to look for in cleaned coins. Do you think it would grade VF cleaned? Thanks

 

[jerseyben]

Thank you for your input. Just curious can you please tell me what makes you think it was cleaned? I would like to know what to look for in the future. I can see light scratching and wear which I thought was from circulation but nothing that looked clean to me from what I’ve read to look for in cleaned coins. Do you think it would grade VF cleaned? Thanks

Lighter areas in the fields. Dark areas behind the devices. Telltale hairlines in fields.

 

[cudamark]

Not valuable enough to get certified IMO.