This is a hard one to grade on pictures for that woodgrain toning. AU58, but that might be unjust. That is to say, this is one I'd want to see in-hand.
I agree the grain is hard to grade. The luster can show a lot of difference due to the hardness of the alloys.
Yeah, folks will prolly chime in when I have to go and do a small job today. And if so I will be back around Happy Hour.
I was hoping @Paddy54, and @Lehigh96, And @stldanceartist And those who I might have forgot @ddddd @heavycam.monstervam .
Based off those pictures I would not go higher that 63. The local shop had a 64 in the display case that the strike reminded me of your coin.
I'll go MS 64 ...I think it is pretty unique, but like others have said, I will guess that NGC left off a point or two due to the wood grain
I too love Woodies either cents or nickels as well as world coins with improperly mixed alloys . I'm at 64 on this one and would of pulled the trigger in a NY second . .. However I spent my Saturday at a BBQ Battle ended up cooking enough hot dogs and sausages to feed an Army. See my thread how not to spend a Saturday
MS but lower. There's a lot of definition missing in the center of the obverse. Even if it is due to the strike, it's still missing some critical features. The reverse is better. Great woodie.