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<p>[QUOTE="physics-fan3.14, post: 3925770, member: 19165"]With 30 guesses, the CoinTalk average was 64.6. This is against a PCGS CAC 64 - so we pretty much nailed it! </p><p><br /></p><p>As many of you mentioned, the reverse is stunning. A bold strike and nearly mark free surfaces make this a 65+ reverse. However, the grade is limited by the obverse on this coin. There are a number of marks, scattered throughout the fields and in prime focal areas. The luster on this coin appears to be strong, but it would characterized as "creamy" or "frosty." This type of appearance doesn't have the "flashy" quality that PCGS requires for a high grade. The luster is quite attractive, but this creamy look can sometimes give the impression of having been overdipped (I don't think that's the problem on this coin). The coin appears to be a solid 64, in my opinion. </p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1034790[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="physics-fan3.14, post: 3925770, member: 19165"]With 30 guesses, the CoinTalk average was 64.6. This is against a PCGS CAC 64 - so we pretty much nailed it! As many of you mentioned, the reverse is stunning. A bold strike and nearly mark free surfaces make this a 65+ reverse. However, the grade is limited by the obverse on this coin. There are a number of marks, scattered throughout the fields and in prime focal areas. The luster on this coin appears to be strong, but it would characterized as "creamy" or "frosty." This type of appearance doesn't have the "flashy" quality that PCGS requires for a high grade. The luster is quite attractive, but this creamy look can sometimes give the impression of having been overdipped (I don't think that's the problem on this coin). The coin appears to be a solid 64, in my opinion. [ATTACH=full]1034790[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]
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