GTG: 1907-D Liberty Double Eagle

Gimme.

 

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Which coin did you grade?

 

Check some of the other PCGS graded coins and make a comparison for yourself.

 

Are you satisfied with the grade?

 

I'm intrigued by your MS66/MS66+ assessment, because normally you're pretty spot on.

There is considerable chatter on Liberty's cheek, and on the obverse fields. Another thing to keep in mind: @Santinidollar usually has darker pictures of his coins, but even given that, the luster still does appear subdued.

As per PCGS Photograde, look at the progression of luster from MS62-MS67, and the relative number of contact marks.



Now let's take the @Santinidollar presented, keeping in mind the appearance of MS62s and MS66s.




There are just too many contact marks to justify a MS66/MS66+. I also am not aware of the finances of @Santinidollar, and while his collection is certainly more elegant and valuable than mine, a MS66/66+ would likely run him $20,000-$30,000. If he's spending that much per coin, I'd better wise up around these parts because I've got a favor or two to ask His Excellency at once!

His coin's beautiful, but not that beautiful.

 

I was at 63. I think a nice coin better than the usually baggy 62 and with good luster

 

I was in at 62 obverse/63 reverse! lol

 

Too quick on the reveal for me...I'm on the West coast. I guessed a 62!

 

I’m at 62+

 

Nice analysis!

 

Yes.

 

Check these gradings.




These pics. among others, were the basis for my grade.

 

I always over grade gold.

 

Resubmit and it will come back a 63 like I said.

 

Grading gold is tough.

 

A lot of what you are seeing on the first one is luster grazes which will be less disturbing in hand. Also a marginal coin at best. The second coin looks like a mechanical error to me. There are numerous ticks on the OP's coin consistent with the MS62 grade level.

 

How can they, PCGS, grade this high when their scale doesn't match the actual coin holder grades? And you are still satisfied with your grade?

 

I was only 1 grade off this time! I thought the reverse might have bumped it up.

I hope you have more lined up.

 

Looking at Tmoney's PCGS grade sheet rather than my original 62 ob/63 rev. I'm upgrading to 62 ob/64 rev. LOL Still nice piece and thanks for sharing Santini