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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;GDJMSP, post: 380767, member: 112&quot;]The question that should really be asked is why didn&#039;t it grade higher ? Yeah, it&#039;s an exceptionally clean coin, virtually mark free. But what other attributes count the most for a coin to qualify for gem grade ? Luster and quality of strike. </p><p><br /></p><p>Luster is a tough call based on pics, even really good pics. Quality of strike is a bit easier, but even it can be difficult at times because you just can&#039;t turn the coin in the light to judge the depth and clarity of some details. </p><p><br /></p><p>Personally, I think the coin is a solid 65 unless the luster is really lacking, which I don&#039;t think it is. But the quality of strike just isn&#039;t there IMO for the coin to go 66. </p><p><br /></p><p>Either way, he got a very nice coin for 64 money. And since a 65 is more than double what a 64 cost, it was a smart buy. This is the kind of coin that all collectors should look for. This is the kind of coin that all collectors should have the patience to wait for. You don&#039;t have any idea how many he looked at before deciding on this coin - THAT&#039;S why patience is important.</p><p><br /></p><p>And I don&#039;t care what the grade is, a 64 a 63 a 66 - it&#039;s all the same. You buy coins that are premium quality for the grade, any grade, and you will not go wrong. This coin is the epitome of buy the coin, not the slab.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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