really kicking myself

I let this one slip away on HJB. Somebody closed on it. Really kicking myself.

 

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Graded or raw? I would personally pass I don't like the three divits near the s.

 

That makes me feel better. MS64 CAC, I believe.

 

It's certainly nice. However, it's an '81-S. There are a gazillion nicely toned '81-S's out there. Another one will come into your sights at some point in the future...

 

nice, but probably overpriced

 

What?!!! There is too much wear in her hair to justify an MS grade.

Chris

 

It's pretty but you can find something better.

 

Yeah, I was shocked when he said MS myself. Only if this is a bad pic due to lighting or toning could I see MS, unless they are saying its a soft strike.

 

I don't think I've ever seen an 81-S that doesn't have a razor sharp strike, but maybe this one qualifies.

 

Soft strike, my butt! The 81-S had one of the best strikes in the series.

Chris

 

Just trying to postulate why a TPG graded it that way sir, since I see exactly what you see.

 

Sorry! Not trying to demean you......just the supposed grade. I can only assume that the OP confused it's grade with that of another coin. There is no way in Siberia that it should be a 64.

Chris

 

Nope - I check their site regularly and I believe it was a 64. What I did not like was the splotching toning. What I also did not like was some of the small green flecks you see in the hair. I won't argue the grade, but based off the pictures I would agree it would be a little over-graded.

 

Here's the link to the coin.

http://www.hjbltd.com/unitedstatesc...&pointofsale=FixedPrice&searchstr=&linenum=32

 

Geez! That doesn't say much for PCGS and CAC. I wouldn't have bought that coin with your money.

Chris