Tough to say. My sense is either overdipping followed by AT, or hairlines are hiding under that toning.....Mike
Great type coin! The hits on the reverse don't bother me at this grade/price. Nice coin!
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For comparison purposes, here's a PCGS 62 (CAC)... [img] [img] ...and here's an NGC 62: [img] [img] I'd take the DGS coin any day!
p.s. scans still suck to grade from. :P
I am surprised, twice now. That's a strong 62, stacking friction, wear, whatever. Compare it to NGC or PCGS 62s and tell me what you find.
She's got a few "issues", but nothing that bothers me at this grade/price. :) Please keep the guesses coming -- you new guys most of all!...
p.s. I think Speedy just took the Scrooge title away from you, GDJMSP. ;)
Yup -- that's what I say when I'm not sure. ;) Seriously, that coin is a classic slider, IMO. Could go 58 one day, could go 63 another --...
64, and my first thought was "is it copper"? :D
And to answer your question :D : "Using only the info I've given here, would you guess it as a 63, or 65, or neither. " I'd guess two are...
p.p.p.s. make your first series a CHEAP series (preferably pocket change). So when you make mistakes (and you WILL make mistakes), they are cheap...
p.p.s. learn how to grade ONE series really well before branching out. the lessons you learn will likely apply to other series of coins, but it's...
p.s. learn the nuances of the factors that go into a grade: Strike, wear/hits, luster, and eye appeal.
Look at lots and lots of coins. Read a lot (ANA, Photograde, and PCGS grading guide are all recommended). Pay attention to guess the grade...
You're right. Perhaps I'm too cynical....but in this case I really doubt it.
hahahahahaha
Here's my newest purchase, destined for the Dansco 7070. Please assign a grade to it. It's raw, so there's no right or wrong answers. So this...
64
Au 63
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