guess the grade part 2 (Washington quarter)

Some of you might be willing to adress this here as it seems applicable... I asked in the Washington Quarter thread about the nature of grading Washington's over 63. So my question is, for this coin, if you graded it say y, why not x or z. What were your determining factors?

 

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Luster and hits and eye appeal -- just like every other coin.

 

You don't say lol...

 

There's not a lot of sense in slabbing an MS-63 as the coin isn't worth enough, so that is definitely a clue.

 

that is a scratch on the plastic, but if it were on the coin it would really hurt the grade

 

you can click on the pic and a black box comes up, then click again and a bigger pic comes up then click another time and a huge pic comes up.

 

...and strike.

 

here it is. In hand it is pretty bright, I mean very very bright. and even with a loop there are not many dings.

 

I got it right!!! Yeeeeeeeee ha!!!!!!!!!!! :d

 

Very nice coin... and a big jump in value from 66 to 67.

 

Unless the coin is very weakly struck and/or a top-pop, you can for all accounts just about ignore strike when it comes to third party grading in this series and IMO. Mint state Washies are graded by Luster, Luster, Luster, Eye Appeal, and Hits -- in that order. Strike would be the least important characteristic when it comes to grading. IMO and respectfully submitted...Mike

p.s. nice quarter, by the way! Since it is a 67, I'll bet the luster is wonderful!

 

Nicely struck wing tips are nice though (at least I like them).

 

ms-66 nice coin.

 

It is a mark free coin with luster that requires sunglasses. I can't imagine what you consider an ms67.



Really though post a pic of what you consider an ms 67


I just picked this one from Heritage and I'd say that the NGC coins is superior, you may be able to find a killer toned piece that is better but it would be tough to find a better slabbed ms67 silver Washington (again, not counting killer toned pieces). I'd really like to see one.

 

Very nice jump in price from a MS 66 to a 67.

Bruce

 

Dan, While I can completely understand and relate to what you're saying, please remember that photographs (even the best of them) do a very poor job of portraying the luster, and we both know how these coins are graded by the graders. Take care...Mike

 

So they're not "just like the rest of them?" I had a feeling you were holding out on me in your response! In all seriousness, I found this helpful. Thanks.

 

so the high grade monster toned ones have screaming luster underneath? and even then, that luster is the primary focus of the grade?

I am truly asking. I work in a coin shop and I STILL have a problem learning to grade Washingtons. This is a valuable education you're giving me.

 

First I look at the neck and cheek for marks, but monster toning with luster underneath is just unbeatable, it is truly beautiful.