Cannot tell from an angle picture, as I can't see the fields to look for bag marks. Can you do a straight on shot, with no reflection? Angle pictures tend to minimize marks on coins. My first reaction would be mid level MS (64-65), but hard to tell as I can't see the fields completely and certainly not the luster or lack thereof.
Agreed with MorganDude. Straight on pics are better to see the fields, and devices and get a better look at everything that may be going on.
I think it's an over-dipped 62/63. The details are sharp, but I can't conclude whether the surfaces are entirely original from the photos you've provided.
Thanks for the replies. I can't provide more pictures since I don't own it. I was thinking of buying it for $65, but that doesn't seem cheap. So I'll pass. I'm still new to coins and learning. How do I check VAMs?
Be careful of any photos that are taken at an angle. Often they are used to hide "problems" -- cleaning, hairlines, overdipping, etc. Most sellers that use them know exactly what they are doing, and it isn't to help you as a buyer make an informed decision. To answer your question, VAMs require (a) a good book/reference on them and (b) a high-resolution photo or the coin in-hand. You're looking for small variances in the die used to strike the coin. As a new collector, be careful with spending a lot of money for most VAMs -- as most collectors of them like to cherrypick rather than pay any premium and as a result their sell price relative to their rarity can be low. As for the coin: I would stay far away from that coin for $65, unless you like playing a game with long odds and are comfortable throwing away $65. It is completely cool if you want to do it, but please do it with your eyes open. I suspect that coin has been harshly cleaned or overdipped or both and is worth just slightly more than melt. Hope this helps...Mike
