1996 ASE -- Please give me some grade opinions

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  1. hllywood

    hllywood Member

    Ok.. here is my first attempt at scanning one of my silver eagles. I can scan at higher res if you need it. Any help is appreciated. Thanks a million.
     

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  3. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    Primarily because of the obverse I'd say MS67.
     
  4. zaneman

    zaneman Former Moderator

    Could you please tell me if you are saying that due to the spotting, or the minor marks? Or both?
     
  5. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    Technically the milk spots are not supposed to detract from the grade. But they do detract from the eye appeal - so yes I think it loses a point there. Next the coin is weakly struck as can most easily be seen in the gown details - loses another point. Then we have what appear to be fingerprints - one directly above the sun and another directly behind Liberty's left arm - loses another point. Thus MS67.
     
  6. zaneman

    zaneman Former Moderator

    Thanks GD! Your insight is always appreciated.
     
  7. RickieB

    RickieB Expert Plunger Sniper

    Hey Zaneman..
    I have one of these that did not spot..even after keeping them in a secure safe..perhaps I should send it in before it does...

    RickieB
     

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  8. Bonedigger

    Bonedigger New Member

    Gotta go with MS-67 too.

    B
     
  9. MARS1970

    MARS1970 New Member

    Hey Rickie If you ever want to get rid of that '96 Id be glad to take her off your hands.Thats one of the better ungraded I have seen in a while.Very nice.
     
  10. Bonedigger

    Bonedigger New Member

    The only detracting aspect of the coin I see are the "milk spots." I totally agree with Doug. The shouldn't be considered when grading, but they cannot be missed.

    Ben
     
  11. Speedy

    Speedy Researching Coins Supporter

    I think its a MS67 too...

    Keep it in that holder and it should get them--Milk spots come from 2 things....
    #1..you can help this...a washing at the mint of the blank planchet
    #2..spit or water from your mouth when you look at the coin...it falls on the coin and therefor later down the line can look like the milk spots...BUT most of the time its #1 and that can happen even if its in a slab...I have a 2004 NGC MS69 that after about 2 months had 2 milk spots come up...

    Speedy
     
  12. hllywood

    hllywood Member

    Wow...thanks a bunch. That was impressive. Are you a professional grader?
     
  13. RickieB

    RickieB Expert Plunger Sniper

    Thanks for the info Speedster...

    RickieB
     
  14. JBK

    JBK Coin Collector

    Just try to keep your mouth closed, and swallow often.

    But seriously, sometimes even breathe can cause brief condensation.
     
  15. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    Hardly, but I watched a guy once :D

    Thanks for the vote of confidence hllywood ;) I've just had a bit of practice.
     
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