1917- PCGS slabbed NOTE: If you don't vote in the poll, your vote will not be counted At least most of the scratches you see are on the slab.
63-4 here...1917 usually has that mushy strike and it's just that big nick on his nose that drives me crazy.
FWIW, 1917 is the single best detailed Lincoln I know of. The one I posted in http://www.cointalk.com/t127781/, you can literally count the locks going OVER his ear (4, BTW).
And the 1917's have everything that does plus a hairy ear. Look at Heritage's best (MS-67's and 68's). The 1917's have more and better details.
I have said nothing about this particular coin, just 1917's in general. However, if anyone has a chance to get a very well struck 1917 (or even 1916), get it. They have so much more detail than other years and you will not be disappointed.
Sorry, but I forgot to bump these last night. They are closed now. Although the slab may not be in great shape, there is little wrong with the coin save Abe's nose. It is actually far from the best strike I have sen for a 1917, but still it is way better than nearly every other wheat. I have no problem with their 64
64 doesn't surprize me. I knew I was being slightly conservative, this one is borderline IMO. I would have said 64 based on the distance picture, looks like some nice luster.
