help with grading

what do to u guys think this would grade?

 

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Nice coin, MS64, no FS.
A little fingerprinted, but otherwise very clean fields.

 

I could see a 65 on it. Pretty clean and just a couple of small hits. No FS though.

 

Nice.
I enjoy seeing MS examples of the rarer coins.

 

65

 

found this coin roll hunting no other pre 60 examples of BU coins in the box, but I'll take it

 

65

 

Use some acetone to stabilize the surfaces. The fingerprinting appears to cover large areas of both sides. I'm also concerned by the green spot on his collar.

The fairly large marks on the reverse limit the grade. If the acetone removes the fingerprints, and if the luster is good (hard to tell in these images), then this could get a 65. As it is, I'm at 64.

 

I'm between 64 and 65 from these photos. Could go either way.

 

Seems the moral of the story here, is finger prints , try to use gloves when handling valuable coins,as a message to all: not just the OP....
Agreed with the above sentiments^
64, 65 on a good day sans the prints....

 

I totally agree with your grading...but is the "D" a bit odd, like maybe re-punched?

 

The obverse surfaces are pretty clean but I think the hits on the reverse, the fingerprints, and the lack of luster will prevent a gem grade. I say MS64.

 

Now that is a great find.

 

MS, MM = MD (? or RPM?), No FS.

 

A tad blurry with the pics..........the hit on the reverse above '5 cents' concerns me. '63. With clearer picks I might go to '64, but no higher. Still.......nice coin Facevalue. It runs rings around any of the uncirculated examples I have.

 

thanks everyone I appreciate the input! itso one of my top favorite finds from CRH. The top is probably my profile pic

 

Heck, I never found one in the wild. I always had to purchase from dealers. Quite a coup OP.

 

roughly 30 boxes..never found a 38s or 48s though

 

If I were an eon younger I'd be competing with you my friend. No worry's for you, though, and best of luck with your searches...........I think you will be successful in your continued endeavor.

 

Is this just MD on the OP's coin?