1882S Morgan MS65 CAC-Do you Agree with the Grade?

https://coins.ha.com/itm/morgan-dol...1811-24354.s?ic4=GalleryView-Thumbnail-071515

I have been looking at a lot of coins and I wanted opinions on this one as far as the grade it received. Let me know your thoughts.

 

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Looks more like a 64 to me.

 

I agree with the grade. Looks like a nice coin to me. The reverse has a bit too much chatter, maybe. But 65 is fair IMHO.

 

The marks on her cheek could be slightly superficial (very light contact) I agree with the 65 grade.

edit I am sure that there are better examples of the grade and CAC.

 

Based on today's standards, I agree.

Chris

 

Yes it’s a 65 no matter what anyone types.

 

I agree with 65. Lighting can be brutal when photographing coins.

 

Yea, the hits and luster breaks might not be as noticeable in hand. I wouldnt pay any premium for this coin though. The sticker doesnt enhance the coin in any way, shape, fashion, or form.

 

I've never been a fan of Heritage's imaging techniques. Can you say leaves a lot to be desired. I know I'd never try to sell an eye appealing coin through them. But interpreting their images of this coin, I feel it's a typical CAC 65 for the date. As other's have said, I would not pay a premium for the CAC.

 

Thanks all for the input. I had questions about the luster too. That and what do you think of the "dents" under the second U in Pluribus and above the first 8 in the date?

 

I’m not a fan of their picture style either. They seem to just phone it in a lot of times when it’s not a six figure coin.

 

Those are not prime focal areas, so minor hits tend to carry less weight in grading.

Chris

 

looks like there is something written under the sticker. see the two black marks?

 

It is a weak strike, but looks 65 to me. I would have said low in grade.

 

I think it's a i want you for a return customer 65. Coin has WAY to many hits for a 65. Don't think tpg even looked at reverse. 63 at best

 

I too agree with your assessment

 

I think grading is loosing its purpose. Have seen some really crazy grades lately

 

I'm ok with that being in a 65 holder, especially if you compare it to many currently graded 64 Morgans. I wouldn't call it a high end 65; it's not an A/A+ but more like a B/B+, which still fits in with the Green CAC sticker.