ATTN: Morgan Gurus...

Would you grade this as MS63 or MS64, if that was your only choice? The reverse is very nice, as is (almost) usual. This is the only picture I have.

Thanks for any replies!

 

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My first impression is a 63 because of the marks in the obverse field in front of Liberty's nose.

 

That scratch running down the field on the obverse may or may not be the deciding factor based on how obvious it is in hand (although it appears to be quite visible). Although, the cheek is clean, so I would guess MS-64 but a picture of the reverse would help but considering that's the only photograph you have oh well.

 

Since we don't have a photo of the reverse, I'll say it's MS31-1/2.

Chris

 

Here's the reverse...

 

There's a big jump in price between 63 and 64 - not sure if that is taken into account when grading?

 

I'd go 62 due to that major bag mark in the obverse. It almost looks like a scratch or gouge. That falls into the category of a "major mark" affecting grade. Read this article on the site:http://www.cointalk.com/content/69-should-significant-mark-prime-focal-area-prevent-gem-grade.html

 

[QUOTE I'll say it's MS31-1/2.

Chris[/QUOTE]

Have they lowered the standard on mint states now?

YEEEEEEE HAWWWWWW, IM RICH THEN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

After seeing the picture of the reverse I will stick with MS 63-64 (depending on how much they took off for that mark in the field)

 

Low end 63.

 

Yes, could definitely agree with that--high end 62 to very low end 63. NO shot at 64 due to the mark. Otherwise, it is a solid 64 or 64+, but that one mark kills the shot at any grade above 63, IMHO. It is just too prominent.

 

Have they lowered the standard on mint states now?

YEEEEEEE HAWWWWWW, IM RICH THEN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!![/QUOTE]

Sorry, Clutchy, I have to allow for inflation.....I mean the reverse.....MS63.

Chris

 

I'm in the 63 crowd

 

Yeah, that isn't a bad crowd. It is in that ballpark. Not any higher, in my opinion.

 

Yes the Obv Mark hurt a lot!!! But if just frost off the area not makes a line in surface.I can see if scared the obv with photo it won't zoom in on my desktop.
Pgcs Could Go 62
I am about 98% Photo can angels can hide or make think look worst than they are in hand
I am hang in MS 63 gang

 

I'm going to say MS62 on this one. Maybe a 63 on a good day...but not any higher.

 

Doc, I agree with you, but I will hedge my bets. MS 62.5. I think it is a 62 in my opinion, but it could go either way.

 

My guess is 62. I wouldn't even say 62+, as I've concluded that the plus is used only for eye appeal... And since the gouge is bringing it down to 62, eye appeal can't be higher than that.

 

Well this is why I'm not applying for a coin grading position. It's in an OGH at MS63. Guess this is not an upgrade candidate!