Yall likely know the story all too well and can relate: decided to scroll through available coins with absolutely no intention of buying anything. Spotted this and drooled for a moment. Came back an hour later and purchased it Just couldn't help myself... What do you think?
Nice coin. But I cannot see it a FB. Why! 1st double band not clear. 2nd single band at the far right not clean to me. The MS 64-66 is close.
I'm at a high 65 shot 66. FSB will depend on the grading company. NGC likes to see the McDonalds arches on the center bands and PCGS only cares if the bands are fully split. Since I see a lack of prongs in the images, then it is in an older holder or possibly in an ANACS slab. I'd call it a FSB myself.
Ha! I knew I wanted it. I forced myself into a cooldown period.. I've "accidentally" spent a lot on coins in the past 3 months
I would guess it is in a 66FB PCGS Holder, based on what I have seen PCGS assign FB to. When PCGS does photos for color, it is almost impossible to judge the luster, which is also the case here.
This kinda reminds me of your controversial Walker with respect to the overall eye appeal. The coin has a “broken nose” and is very clean. I think it would have no problem reaching the premium gem grades but the deciding factor would be luster. The TruView makes it look a little flat, but I still think it has enough for premium gem. MS66 FB