NGC Star Desgination (Inconsistent or Misunderstood)

I don't like the spots on #2. rest are pretty.

 

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I do not like the spots either, but I would guess that #4 did not receive the star because of the weakly struck reverse.

 

It is not actually weakly struck, just a poor photo. Remember guys that the star designation is solely for eye appeal for the assigned grade. Things like surface marks and strike should not affect the star designation in theory. Luster will have an effect because per NGC's requirements, the coin must have full mint luster unimpeded by toning.

RLM, I will put you down for #2 since it was my photo that threw you off.

 

Well, you know how it works. If 9 of the graders in the room said that # 2 should get a star and the 10th guy just had a fight with his girlfriend and was having a bad day.....all it takes is his 'no' and there you have it. No star designation. Only takes one.

Which kind of makes me think the star designation is way over-rated. I see what they're trying to do with it and I think it's cool. But they should either be willing to give more out or drop the idea. Grading is already subjective. So then they go and add another huge subjective aspect based only on opinions. Eventually it seems artificial. One hundred people on this forum could agree that #2 deserves a star, and 9 out of 10 of NGC's graders but one hold out and it's a no. I don't know that I care for that system.

 

Im also going to say #2.
Although the toning is great, it's a little splotchy and that takes away from it.

 

For the dimes.
I'm going with #4.

Speedy

 

For the dimes I'll say #2 didn't get the star the holes in the toning wreck the coin for me , the others all have nice toning .
rzage

 

I guess that makes it all tied up. NGC got the Jefferson's wrong (IMO) and got the Roosevelts right.



:headbang:

 

Final Round-----------------Morgan Dollars

The photo below displays 8 Morgan Dollars. Only two of the eight coins received the coveted star designation. Please provide your guess for which 2 coins got the star and the reasons why. If you have a definitive reason for why a coin would not star, please provide that as well.

1. 1879-S MS64: A true stunner! The obverse is toned in a rainbow crescent of peach, lavender, baby blue, lemon yellow, magenta, emerald green, another group of yellow, magenta, and green yielding to deep violet at the rim. The reverse is just as impressively toned in a most unusual fashion. Luscious lavender dominates the top and an incredible rainbow swatch similar to the colors on the obverse exists on the right.
2. 1881-S MS65: A cornucopia of color on the obverse displays: emerald green, bright gold, magenta, royal blue, grape purple, and deep violet. The reverse is brilliant
3. 1881-S MS65: The obverse of this powerfully toned coin boasts intermingled lime green, magenta, violet, steel blue, and touches of orange. The reverse of this PCGS graded gem is virtually untoned save a small patch of orange at 11 o'clock.
4. 1885 MS65: This coin is pleasingly toned on both sides with green, blue-violet, and orange.
5. 1887 MS63: What the surfaces of this coin lack, the toning more than compensates. Deep gold, lavender, light blue, yellow, magenta, emerald green, and violet cover the obverse while the reverse shows a shallow crescent of blue and gold.
6. 1887 MS63: An extraordinary crescent toned Morgan. Concentric thin bands of yellow, sky blue, gold, magenta, royal blue, yield to a larger crescent of vivid intermingled emerald green and violet. A most impressive common grade coin.
7. 1887 MS65: Stunning powder blue and lemon yellow envelop the obverse along with some orange gold, magenta, and violet. Breathtaking textile toning covers lady liberty's cheek of this superbly lustrous gem. The reverse also displays a small patch of rainbow toning.
8. 1899-O MS65: A very pretty pattern of blue, orange-brown, and violet grace the obverse while the reverse is brilliant.

Alright guys lets have some fun. We need at least 10 guesses before I will reveal the answer this time. I know we have some Morgan collectors so let's hear your opinion. Which 2 deserve the star?




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Sorry, but the pics are too small for me to see

 

Man, now you're getting serious!

I would have to say the one in the upper right corner and the second one down on the left got the stars.

If not, maybe we need to take up torches and pitch forks and begin the march to NGC HQ. Something needs to change!

Amazing coins and photos none-the-less. Thanks for sharing.

 

OK, I am putting you down for #2 and #5.

 

They are called glasses. Just kidding. Seriously though, you don't need to see the surface preservation or strike to evaluate the eye appeal of these coins. If you really want to see a larger photo of one of the coins, please request. I don't feel like posting all eight with large photos.

 

So what one got the *??? The photo you posted is of one of the Dimes but NGC didn't give it a *.....

Speedy

 

On the Jefferson's, #3 got the star. On the Roosevelt's, #2 did NOT get the star.

 

Ah....I had missed that we were guessing what one did NOT get the star on the dimes.. I'm going to have to make sure I wake up totally before I post

Speedy

 

I thought that you might have missed that. I missed it the first time I read it.

 

I pick 2 and 3 for Morgan, 5 and 8 are not either.

 

I pick 2 and 3 for Morgan, 5 and 8 are not bad either.

 

Upper right corner is a sure bet , then lower right side is next .
rzage