I hear ya.... The photos below are from the auction house, they are not as sharp, and was what I had to go on. I also have a set of pics with different lighting at home that I can post later. Both my other set and the auction's pics show zero luster, but the luster is very strong.
AU58 with perimeter and interior die cracks on the reverse. If they overlook the slight wear, MS63 with perimeter and interior die cracks on the reverse.
I'm going to add that I have been staring at this coin incessantly. I do see a break in the luster on the Pilgrim's cheekbone, but nowhere else on the obverse. On the rev, The mast *may* be showing a break in the luster, but I really can't tell. I was expecting a break in the luster on the corner of the Bible, as it looks like there is wear, but I still see luster there. I'm wondering if it could just be a slightly weak strike in that locale. When I was buying the coin, I was expecting AU58, but now that I have it in hand, I'm stumped. Why is it so much more difficult to grade your own coins then other people's?!?!?
Interesting coin, I see a branching die crack on the rev at NARY and the top of the mizzen. Grade? I'll guess 64, I think the vertical mark in the left obv field holds it back. looks like great luster.
Where I thought I saw the luster breaks were on the corner of the book, the back of Pilgrim's upper arm near the shoulder, and the hull of the ship just below the shrouds on the main mast.
I could see 58 to 62. Love the die cracks. This is one of my favorite designs. The withdrawn face of the pilgrim...the waves on the ocean. Well done.
