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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;physics-fan3.14, post: 2761789, member: 19165&quot;]I agree that the coin has almost certainly been dipped and retoned, but I think that can still sometimes be an attractive coin, as here. </p><p><br /></p><p>My grades: </p><p><br /></p><p>Strike: 64. This is actually a pretty decent strike for a 20th century O. </p><p><br /></p><p>Luster: 65. The luster appears strong on this, despite the dip. It looks to be more of the creamier sort, rather than the flashy type that is really highly prized, but i like it. </p><p><br /></p><p>Eye Appeal: 65. While Lehigh is correct that this has been dipped and retoned, I think the toning is attractive. Blue is always a popular color, and people will tend to pay a premium for it. Someone striving for *absolute originality in all things* will avoid this coin, but I like it. </p><p><br /></p><p>Contact marks: 62/66. And this is what is going to kill the grade on this coin. That reverse is nearly flawless. Its beautiful. But that obverse is beat to hell. The cheek obviously has quite a lot of contact, but there are some pretty serious dings hidden in the toning there as well. </p><p><br /></p><p>All this comes out to a 63 for me. I don&#039;t think it gets a star, but I wouldn&#039;t be surprised with a plus. The toning, and the strength of the reverse brings it up a bit. All told, nice coin.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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