Actually, I didn't. There is something about the forum software that when you start 2 threads together, it interlocks the pictures. When I eliminated the extras from this thread, it also screwed up the pictures from the thread they belonged in. Oh, well. I have to learn not to load the pictures into 2 threads before they are posted.
I said 64. Photos are a bit dark. Looks to have the details and clean surfaces of a 65... Kind of regret not choosing 65. :/ -Brian
Tough to see through the slab, but that coin is almost perfect as far as hits and spots. A small carbon spot on the reverse and a little weakness in the right wheat is about all I can see.....nice coin!
I'm one of the dumb MS64 votes... :/ Still disappointed I chose that grade. I should've taken a closer look. -Brian
I will be closing this and http://www.cointalk.com/t193505/ tomorrow night. Not too sure how far I can get with the evaluation and standings, but I should be able to post the new entries, but they may be a bit off on timing. I will finish them when I get back home.
Sorry about the slab. However, the coin itself is nearly mark free and a superb strike. The obverse has great luster and is sort of two toned with Abe being more silvery and the fields much deeper amber. The reverse is even darker and does not appear to have the luster of the obverse. It has to be the dark color that keeps this from a 67. PCGS called it a 66.