To star or not to star - official game thread

I've seen a few of these and some have the star while others don't. I've even owned a similar one that graded details AT (I'm not sure why as the toning pattern is well known).

I like the look but personally would say NO STAR
(slight lean towards no although I'm ok with them getting the star).

 

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If it doesn't get a QC or AT, I'd say Star.

 

No Star, toning on proofs needs to be pretty dramatic to get a star.

 

Bump for those that missed it...we are on the Ike from the prior page

 

I’ll give it to morning

 

Straight grade pf 69 cam

 

Then give it a Star.

 

Not big into toners, but give that Ike a star.

 

It is an attractive coin, but I do not think the toning is dramatic enough. No star

 

Anyone else want to guess on the Ike?

 

@Mainebill did it have a star on the holder?

 

Oh yeah sorry forgot this one. A no brain Star I’d say is as nice in hand

 

Summary:
Rd. 1: 1955-S MS 64 1c (NO Star) --> Should it star? -->Yes: 2 vs No: 11

Rd. 2: 1885-O MS 65 $1 (NO Star) —>Should it star? —> Yes: 4 vs No: 3

Rd. 3: 1813 50c (NO Star) —>Should it star? —> Yes: 2 vs No: 9

Rd. 4: 1835 50c (Star) —>Should it star? —> Yes: 1 vs No: 4

Rd. 5: 1821 50c (Star) —>Should it star? —> Yes: 2 vs No: 4

Rd. 6: 1947-D 5c (NO Star) —>Should it star? —> Yes: 6 vs No: 2

Rd. 7: 1882-S $1 MS 63 (Star) —>Should it star? —> Yes: 0 vs No: 8

Rd. 8: 1882-S $1 MS 67 (NO Star) —>Should it star? —> Yes: 2 vs No: 8

Rd. 9: Darth Morgan (NO Star) —>Should it star? —> Yes: 1 vs No: 5

Rd. 10: 1820 Cent (NO Star) —>Should it star? —> Yes: 2 vs No: 5

Rd. 11: Swiss Silver (NO Star) —>Should it star? —> Yes: 1 vs No: 4

Rd. 12: 1940 50c (Star) —>Should it star? —> Yes: 4 vs No: 3

Rd. 13: Israel Lira (NO Star*^) —>Should it star? —> Yes: 4 vs No: 0

Rd. 14: 1937-D 5c (Star) —>Should it star? —> Yes:2 vs No: 0

Rd. 15: 1885 Morgan (No Star) —>Should it star? —> Yes:0 vs No: 12

Rd. 16: 1958-D Franklin (Star) —>Should it star? —> Yes:0 vs No: 7

Rd. 17: 1958-D Franklin #2 (No Star) —>Should it star? —> Yes:1 vs No: 6

Rd. 18: 1958-D Franklin #3 (Star) —>Should it star? —> Yes:5 vs No: 2

Rd. 19: 1881-S Morgan (No Star) —>Should it star? —> Yes:4 vs No: 3

Rd. 20: 1884-O Morgan (Star) —>Should it star? —> Yes:5 vs No: 2

Rd. 21: 1874 PF Trade Dollar (No Star) —>Should it star? —> Yes:1 vs No: 6

Rd. 22: 1964 Kennedy (Star) —>Should it star? —> Yes:1 vs No: 7

Rd. 23: 1958-D Franklin (No Star) —>Should it star? —> Yes:6 vs No: 3

Rd. 24: San Diego Commem (Star) —>Should it star? —> Yes:1 vs No: 5

Rd. 25: 1886 $1 (Star) —> Should it star? —> Yes: 7 vs No: 0

Rd. 26: 1887 $1 (No Star) —> Should it star? —> Yes: 0 vs No: 7

Rd. 27: 1880-S $1 (Star) —> Should it star? —> Yes: 4 vs No: 3

Rd. 28: 1963 PF 5c (No Star) —> Should it star? —> Yes: 5 vs No: 0

Rd. 29: 1968 PF 50c (No Star) —> Should it star? —> Yes: 1 vs No: 5

Rd. 30: 1880-S $1 (Star) —> Should it star? —> Yes: 0 vs No: 6

Rd. 31: 1880-S $1 (Star) —> Should it star? —> Yes: 2 vs No: 3

Rd. 32: 1886 $1 (No Star) —> Should it star? —> Yes: 2 vs No: 5

Rd. 33: 1882-S $1 (Star)—> Should it star? —> Yes: 4 vs No: 6

Rd. 34: 1887 $1 (Star) —> Should it star? —> Yes: 1 vs No: 6

Rd. 35: 1900 India Rupee (No Star) —> Should it star? —> Yes: 5 vs No: 3

Rd. 36: 1880-S $1 (Star)—> Should it star? —> Yes: 8 vs No: 0

Rd. 37: 1918 Lincoln 50c (Star)—> Should it star? —> Yes: 1 vs No: 8

Rd. 38: 1886 Morgan MS 65 (No Star)—> Should it star? —> Yes: 2 vs No: 7

Rd. 39: 1884-O Morgan MS 65 (Star)—> Should it star? —> Yes: 1 vs No: 8

Rd. 40: Ireland 1/2D PR 63 (PCGS coin)—> Should it star? —> Yes: 2 vs No: 5

Rd. 41: 1949 Swiss Medal MS 65 (No Star)—> Should it star? —> Yes: 5 vs No: 3

Rd. 42: 1830 AU 50 50c (PCGS coin)—> Should it star? —> Yes: 3 vs No: 2

Rd. 43: 1881-S Morgan (No star)—> Should it star? —> Yes: 5 vs No: 4

Rd. 44: 1904-O Morgan (No star*^)—> Should it star? —> Yes: 0 vs No: 6

Rd. 45: 1964 PF Kennedy (Star)—> Should it star? —> Yes: 0 vs No: 9

Rd. 46: 1884-O Morgan MS 63 (No Star)—> Should it star? —> Yes: 0 vs No: 7

Rd. 47: 1892 Columbian MS 64 (No Star)—> Should it star? —> Yes: 4 vs No: 3

Rd. 48: 1974 Silver Ike PF 69 (Star)—> Should it star? —> Yes: 4 vs No: 3

Totals:
No Star currently on holder, but deserves it: 10
No Star currently on holder and doesn't deserve it: 15
Star currently on holder and deserves it: 8
Star currently on holder, but doesn't deserve it: 13
PCGS holder, but deserves it upon crossover: 1
PCGS holder and doesn't deserve it upon crossover: 1

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Non-toned/PL category:
~ 1871 5c (Star) —>Should it star? —> Yes: 5 vs No: 1
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*^ = signifies a coin that was most likely graded before the star designation was used for its respective series

 

Floor is open...

 

This one was graded PR68 cameo by NGC. Did it star or not?

 

No star

 

The Lincoln cent probably has very strong cameo in places on the obverse, and the question is - does the obverse meet DCAM?

The answer is no. There are patches of weakness in the frost. It meets cam standards, but not DCAM.

Therefore, no star in my opinion.

 

No star

 

I'll say YES to a star.
From the photo, it appears to me to be approaching DCAM levels.

 

Since it's been two days since I posted the proof Lincoln I'll reveal that it did get a star by NGC. I agree with physics-fan3.14 that that several weak spots in the frost (in the front of Lincolns coat) most likely kept this coin from grading DCAM. However, when comparing it to most other cameos, this one stands out at the top, and deserving of a star, IMO. I kind of look at the star as a green bean; it is at the top end of its grade.

I've been looking at a lot of cameo proof Lincolns lately and am disappointed at many cameo designated examples from both of the top TPGs; either coins lack enough frost on the devices or the fields are marginally mirrored. There is such a wide spread of both in many slabbed cameos. Considering the price difference between cameo and ultra cameo graded 1950-1964 examples (all series), cherry picking the best cameos can save one a lot of money.