Jefferson Nickel 1963 NGC MS67* MONSTER

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very good looking coin, nice

 

Thanks, nice signature line, I love that movie.

 

I updated the photo on this coin for my registry set a few weeks ago before the NGC registry awards deadline. I was finally able to capture the look of the coin using standard lighting conditions as opposed to the previous image in this thread that employed diffused lighting to capture the color. While both of the photos are accurate, the direct lighting photo gives a much better representation of the iridescent nature of the toning while also capturing the luster of the coin. Here are both photos for comparsion.

Direct Lighting



Diffused Lighting



As always, comments welcome!

 

The new (direct lighting) picture looks much better!

 

Directing lighting does make the coin look better. Much better.
I would buy the coin in the direct lighting shot over the diffused shot if we are talking about the color and luster. The diffused lighting shot hides some of the marks, and makes the coin really "work" for that grade it got. In other words, the direct lighting makes me to believe that this coin is not a MS67. (Coming from an inexperienced Jefferson collector, you said it yourself Paul, for a 1963 you agree with this grade)
Obviously the 1963 has different "standards" for its grade. (As said several posts above)

Personally, I think the standards that are set in stone should remain that way. I am aware that some coins might have gone through more in a particular year or span of years that can make it look worse than it could look. This shouldn't warrant any leniency. The grading standards should remain the same, and the grades will just be lower for that (those) particular year(s). That way (for example) we won't have EF35 coins in AU58 holders.

Paul, I am extremely impressed with this coin. I think it makes the other "Monsters" you have or once had, go right back into the closet or under the bed in sheer embarrassment!

 

I think the toning is gorgeous.
However, I don't agree with the MS67...
Looks too soft and baggy for that high a grade, but that's just my .02...


Edit:
I just read about the 63s having different standards.
I don't agree with that at all.