Hey guys , how would you grade this Indian Head? I bought it as a raw coin, what is not suspicious here in Germany. I think it could be mint state. Are there problems that could possibly justify a Details grade? I made a video as well. Greetings Alex
Absolutely nothing on this coin suggests a details grade. I think this is an UNC coin, and I think it would easily get 63. The luster is fantastic, although contact marks are evident.
Way to go with the proper handling of that coin Alex....... Pretty coin, but my feeling is a proper assessment (judgement) must be made by 'still' photogs.....just an old mans opinion. Got any?
I see nothing that says a details grade, unless there is an obvious scratch/damage that isn't presented in the video. Still images tend to be better for this.
He's old, but he is right as well. I am very sry. Somehow the upload dit not work yesterday . I think pictures are good for details and videos are good for luster. Especialy for Indian Heads. Here are the prictures
Nice photos Alex, to my unexperienced with gold eyes I would say AU. Too me it looks like there is more than just contact on the high points cheek, upper lip, and head band. It wouldn't surprise me to see it in a low MS grade though.
Thank you very much for all the opinions . I've sent this coin to NGC in munich and it will get gradet next week. My guess is MS61. I neather see an au coin nor a real mintstate. It's somethink in betwenn. I am very excited about the result
I am going with 62. Your Indian is a beauty! Let us old boys know when it comes back from NGC, Bitte!
Anytime I even suspected a mint state grading on a coin, I would not touch it with my bare hands, but would always use gloves. but that’s just me. I don’t even think there’s any rule regarding that, just a personal opinion
I don't like cloves, because of they are textiles. I am afraid of hairlines. Instead of that I wash my hands with soap. On top of that gold is chemicaly too inert for any reactions caused by finger prints.
You can get some really nice cotton gloves online for next to nothing for cheap that’s what I use, but whatever works