GTG 1908 Indian Head Cent

So on the reverse, note the minute detail improvements between a 64 and 65:

MS64:

MS65:


The leaves just look sharper and more in focus.

From: https://www.pcgs.com/photograde#/Indian/Grades

 

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The differences in strike are obvious, but honestly strike is one of the least significant factors in grading. A weak strike may prevent a 67, and may be a negative against a 66 grade, but won't prevent a 65 or 65+.

I'm just not seeing enough contact marks here for a 64. And especially with the bright luster, which can help bump up a coin. Maybe my 65+ was optimistic, but I don't see why its only 64.

 

+1

 

I would have purchased this as a 64 RB all day long and maybe purchased it as a 65 RB. But I don't think I'd buy it as a 64 RD. I gave my assessment as a 65 RB earlier and I'm still satisfied with that.

Interesting set of opinions on this coin.

 

Same here