Guess The Grade: JFK Halves

Ok here we go again! Here's a couple Kennedy's for your grading opinions. Guesses now, answers later! Have fun!!

Here's a 1965
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And a 1969-D
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I'd give the 1965 an MS-67, maybe dropping down to 66. I personally don't care for the some of the toning on the obverse but that's just me.

I'd put the 1969 at about MS-62. Way too many marks on the obverse and the details on the reverse are not nearly as sharp as the first coin (the shield for starters).

One caveat - I am not a very good grader.

 

The '65 should go 66 but might get the SMS designation.

The '69-D is probably MS-65 but might be 64.

 

1965 - MS67 SMS
1969d - Ms63

 

1965- Kennedy -- MS-65

1869-D Kennedy -- MS-63


catman

 

1965 Ms-65

1969d Ms-62

 

I'd give the '65 MS-66, possibly SMS -- can't really tell for sure.

the '69-S is about a 63, IMO.

 

The 1965: NGC MS67 or ANACS MS66 not SMS

The 1969-D: NGC MS65 or ANACS MS64

 

First coin MS 65 it is obviously a late die state,based on the flowlines ,, IMHO this would exclude it from a higher grade

second MS-61 what appears to be wear but may just be a weak strike on the hair and the rim dings on the obverse and what appears to be wear but maybe be the result of a weak strike on the sheild and tail as well as the bag marks .

 

Well guys, this thread ain't gettin' too much attention. Guess I'll go ahead and post the grades. Anybody else care to guess before I do?

 

Go for it.

 

Please post it, I've been dying to know...

 

OK Here ya go!!


Here's the 1965



And here's the 1969-D



Now, can anyone here justify/clarify how both of these coins recieved the same grade?

 

The differance between ANACS and NGC?

 

The person at NGC had too much coffee and was tired at the end of his shift when he/she graded it....?

catman

 

Another example of everyone makes mistakes

 

Another example of why I like ANACS.

 

I assume that you are talking about the slight toning on the '65? If so, that doesn't bother my at all. What I'm seeing is a bag marked '69-D with the same grade as the '65 with nice clear surfaces. Now I know that the SMS coins are "more carefully" produced, but to me, a grade is a grade. No matter if it's business strike, proof, sms etc.