1894-S Barber Quarter CACG MS61

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CAC Grading.  100% full disclosure: I sent this coin back to CACG for reconsideration as a 58+.  They declined, as you can clearly see.  I think the reverse, on it’s own merits, grades MS63, and is perfect for that grade.  And both sides are totally original, fully lustrous, well struck and incredibly appealing.  But, I think there is a tiny bit of handling friction on the obverse.  So, I do think the correct grade is 58+.  But I also expect to see this coin graded 62 by the other major brands.  It’s a real conundrum, but I can’t really argue too strongly with CACG’s position…the coin clearly never actually circulated.