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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Coinsandmedals, post: 3861372, member: 107435&quot;]<b>1.</b> This coin is markedly free of any distracting contact marks, the strike is bold, the fields are highly reflective and unblemished, and the coin seems to pop out at you. In my opinion, the numerous black spots on the obverse and reverse were likely the only reason this coin did not grade higher.</p><p><br /></p><p>My grade: PF-64 BN </p><p><br /></p><p>NGC grade: PF-64 BN</p><p><br /></p><p>Thoughts: I am happy with the grade, and I think it accurately portrays the condition of the coin. The scratch at the knee is on the holder due my carelessness. </p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1021760[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p><b>2.</b> Although the strike is fairly strong for an example of this variety, several blemishes occur in both the obverse and reverse fields. For instance, numerous contact marks occur on the reverse, and small circular spots occur on both sides. All of these factors influence my perception of the coin&#039;s eye appeal and, as such, lowered the grade. Overall, for a variety that often presents as “Meh” this is an appealing example.</p><p><br /></p><p>My grade: PF-62+ BN</p><p><br /></p><p>NGC grade: PF-63 BN</p><p><br /></p><p>Thoughts: I think a PF-62+ grade would have been more accurate for this example. Perhaps the nature of this variety makes me unfairly skeptical of it.</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1021761[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p><b>3.</b> Admittedly, this series was completely new to me, and I had only the faintest idea about how to grade them. To teach myself, I looked through numerous graded examples found in the Heritage archives. There a few scattered contact marks, and blemishes occur throughout the obverse and reverse of this coin. Additionally, there are a few very minimal rim bumps. Overall the luster is strong, the strike is bold, and there are no unsightly contact marks.</p><p><br /></p><p>My grade: MS-64</p><p><br /></p><p>NGC grade: MS-63 RB</p><p><br /></p><p>Thoughts: I looked this coin over again after it came back, and I like it much better is the 63 holder as it is a solid coin for the grade.</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1021764[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p><b>4.</b> This coin is very impressive in hand. The strike is strong, which gives rise to the most intricate details. The luster is uninterrupted, and except for a small contact mark behind her head, the fields are very clean. A few small blemishes occur, but this is otherwise an extremely attractive coin in hand.</p><p><br /></p><p>My grade: MS-65</p><p><br /></p><p>NGC grade: MS-64 BN</p><p><br /></p><p>Thoughts: I am pretty happy with the result, and overall I think this coin is very solid for the grade.</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1021765[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p><b>5.</b> The next three coins were also new territory for me. I did my best to grade them based on the archived examples through Heritage, but I found this first example challenging. At first glance, the “chatter” on the neck was worrisome, but after closer inspection, it appears to a combination of small contact marks in conjunction with several die cracks. Except for that single spot, this coin is otherwise an extremely eye-appealing coin. The luster is abundant, and the coin appears more red than red-brown. I had initially labeled this coin as red. In my opinion, the spot on the neck impacted the grade the most, followed by a few very small contact marks scattered across the reverse. </p><p><br /></p><p>My grade: MS-63 RD</p><p><br /></p><p>NGC grade: MS-64 RB</p><p><br /></p><p>Thoughts: I suppose I over adjusted my grade for the chatter on the neck. Overall I think the coin is acceptable as 64 but likely somewhere in the mid-range of that grade.</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1021766[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p><b>6</b>. This one was a bit surprising for me. By all accounts, this seemed to be a well-struck and superbly clean example. I found this coin to be nicer than either of the two from the same series I submitted. To my surprise, NGC did not agree.</p><p><br /></p><p>My grade: MS-63+ BN</p><p><br /></p><p>NGC grade: AU-58 BN</p><p><br /></p><p>Thoughts: I had initially thought that the lack of detail on her shoulder was due to a strike issue after reading up on these pieces, but I suppose that is, in fact, slight rub. It remains possible that a slight rub can be seen in other areas as well, but I have yet to do a detailed review of this coin. Overall, I am disappointed in myself on this one.</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1021767[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p><b>7.</b> This coin is very nice in hand. A few small scattered contact marks occur on the obverse, with the largest appearing midway on her throat. The reverse is relatively clear in comparison to others I have examined of the same year and mint. The luster is strong, and the intricate details are crisp. I adjusted the grade for the scattered contact marks and overall appearance and the slight rim bump at 11:30.</p><p><br /></p><p>My grade: MS-63</p><p><br /></p><p>NGC grade: MS-64</p><p><br /></p><p>Thoughts: It is a nice coin, and even in a 64 holder, I would not look twice at it to evaluate the accuracy of the assigned grade. In hindsight, I might have been too critical of the minor contact marks.</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1021768[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p><b>8.</b> I am sure most are wondering why I would even submit this coin. This is fair given that the retail value is barely more than the cost of grading. I have a soft spot for nice problem-free well-circulated copper that retains a nice chocolate brown color. This coin is exactly what I look for when hunting early Irish copper. It checks all of the boxes.</p><p><br /></p><p>My grade: VG-8</p><p><br /></p><p>NGC grade: F-12</p><p><br /></p><p>Thoughts: I was overly harsh on this coin. I believe the F-12 grade suits this coin very well.</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1021759[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p><b>9.</b> This coin gave me some trouble, in part because I am still learning the ropes for the George IV issues and also because of this coin fell right at the brink between a 62 and a 62+. The spot on the crown, a few noticeable contact marks on the obverse, and a few blemishes kept it from a 63, in my opinion.</p><p><br /></p><p>My grade: MS-62</p><p><br /></p><p>NGC grade: MS-62</p><p><br /></p><p>Thoughts: I think the grade is accurate and that this coin likely falls on the upper end of that spectrum.</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1021762[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p><b>10.</b> Do you ever look at a coin, and your gut feeling says it’s a certain grade? This is one of those coins for me. At the initial inspection, I thought an MS-64 grade would be appropriate. The fields are mostly clean, the luster is very strong, and the color is super eye appealing in hand.</p><p><br /></p><p>My grade: MS-64</p><p><br /></p><p>NGC grade: MS-64 BN</p><p><br /></p><p>Thoughts: this coin is solid for the grade, and if the fields had been truly immaculate, I think this example would have all of the merits of an MS-65.</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1021763[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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