They probably said 65 but I can't in this case. Coin just doesn't have the eye appeal or luster IMO. Looks to have been slightly over-dipped to me.
I went 66, I think the coin is a 65, and as Doug says, looks a bit dipped on the obv to me, but not much. However, this is RLM's we're talking about here,,,, so, would he settle for a 65,,, nah, must be a 66 ; )
Probably 66, but I voted 67. Really nice coin with only one bag mark. The scratch on the back is the only hold back.
With as many imperfections as that coins has, how in the world would what you call a 'perfect' strike warrant this coin a 67?
64 RD But as they say on EBay, I am not a professional grader, and that is my opinion only, grading coins is subjective.
I only see one spot on the obverse and none on the reverse. Maybe I am missing something, I will go back and look again. I compared it with this one and I don't see a lot of difference. But I may have to say 66 with a star due to the one bag mark. http://www.coinfacts.com/small_cents/lincoln_cents/wheat_ear_cents/1934d_cent.htm