It just misses the 65 mark. The reverse is real nice in the photos. To many breaks in the lustre to get a 65 on the obverse. MS 64
@Insider "This confirms my theory that people are substituting their own standards for grading this coin rather than applying NGC's standards....
To be on par with the thread, What do you grade this Buffalo[ATTACH] [ATTACH] ?
Agreed, I am sure in the future, there will be few of them though.
This confirms my theory that people are substituting their own standards for grading this coin rather than applying NGC's standards. What you are...
Hang in there. It's not easy seeing them get old.
So, literal. That's not how this Hobby works, google UNC.
Agreed definitely a start, @kookoox10 It is smooth because it was either a pocket piece or, some one polished the contact marks. Your 63D is...
Doggonit!
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Nope!
Well, If I had anything to say about this wonderful MS67 Merc. My opinion is that a MS 67 anything would have the break in lustre from Hair above...
I was wondering? What are the Marks on each side of the shield. The right side, they look don't look like they are on the slab? MY fav. is Coors...
That wasn't meant to make you want to quit posting. But, I want to re-iterate that you have everything you need at your finger tips, Reading and...
I imagine there could be. It all depends on when the die was put into use. If it was a last minute, and only used to finish out the cents struck...
Sorry, @Trevor B. Clicking on full image, intead of thumb, is much easier, for everybody.
It doesn't just that a full size is much easier to see. I just played with your technique. It does work well. I was feeling quite ornery last night.
Your coin is corroded.
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It is slightly muted on the lustre. I would call your coin Au. To much pocket rub to be a slider.
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