the answer THE ANSWER MS 67 It must have been graded by someone who likes toning. I'd give it a 65. There are a couple of spots at 10 and 11 o'clock, and the strike is not a sharp as I'd like for a 67. It's full step but that's not noted on the label. I don't have many slabs nor know them well, but I think this one dates to before NGC used the FS designation.
Extra Sharp Full Steps are very common for 41D. I surely didn't think MS67. I thought MS66 was pushing it.
I agree, I think somebody got a gift with this one. The marks on the cheek and collar is what tossed me back in the 65 range and I thought that was stretching it. Interesting coin, thanks for sharing
I'd be interested to know when this was graded.. I would be surprised if it were graded within the last year.. seems for a time 1 to 3 years ago they were very generous on the nickel grades... just my opinion
I'd give it a 65, too, and, it clearly has full-steps. That said, I can see it "fad graded" at 67, today, for the toning...
