Is this old ANACS holder the correct grade? MS 64 RB 1878 Indian

It's an attractive coin, but as a 64RB it looks low-end.

 

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Personally, I believe ANACS' standards are looser these days. That's just my opinion.

 

I agree with their grade and would price around $725. The coin has attractive clean surfaces and is solid for the grade.

I have upgraded a few of the old Anacs Holder coins at NGC and PCGS.

 

That 1818 is one I would want for all the amazing die cracks. The little bit of red remaining would be a bonus as far as I'm concerned. I'd definitely pay a little more for that than a generic BN one.

 

Die cracks. If you look carefully, there are actually 3 die cracks that go through the obverse stars: one from 9:00-1:00, one through the stars and date from about 2:00-6:30, and another one through the star immediately through the date.

 

That's what I thought the first time I saw this variety. I think it's a mid/late die state of N-10. I have one on my eBay watchlist right now that's a bit later die state, with more progression on the cracks.

 

I think the huge gashes on the Indian keep it from 64, and I think it has mellowed enough that I can't see it getting RB again.

I'd call this one an attractive 63 BN, but you can find better 63's without such prominent face scratches.