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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;physics-fan3.14, post: 3925794, member: 19165&quot;]With 30 guesses, Cointalk called this a 64.6. </p><p><br /></p><p>Unfortunately, PCGS and CAC called this a 66. This coin is simply stunning, and I&#039;m not sure why CT guessed so low on this one. For perspective, this coin was sold in the famous Duckor collection, and earned almost $29k. </p><p><br /></p><p>Let&#039;s look at this coin in detail: </p><p><br /></p><p>Strike - first, this coin is absolutely hammered. 1920 is not known for being a well struck date. However, the lines on her dress are nearly full, and this coin would qualify for a &quot;Full Thumb&quot; designation (the strike designation sought after by many Walker collectors). It is uncommon to find coins with full separation of the thumb from the hand, but this coin has it. Yes, there is slight flatness in areas, but this has a well above average strike. </p><p><br /></p><p>Luster - booming luster leaps off the fields of this coin, even in Heritage&#039;s photos. This coin appears to shine! </p><p><br /></p><p>Eye Appeal - there is a subtle patina with hints of gold playing around the edges. This has the look of an original coin, with good original skin. The eye appeal of this coin is fantastic. </p><p><br /></p><p>Contact Marks - There appears to be some planchet roughness on the high points, and [USER=15309]@Lehigh96[/USER] and I have discussed this at length in other threads. The TPGs are generally forgiving of this. There is some light planchet roughness on her thigh, and a trace on the eagle&#039;s leg. However, actual contact marks are nearly non-existent. You can find a couple in the fields, and a couple buried in the eagle&#039;s wings... but there is a surprising lack of contact marks on this coin. </p><p><br /></p><p>All of this together points to a superb coin. It easily takes its reign at the top of the mountain, with a 66 grade. </p><p><br /></p><p>Don&#039;t be afraid to award a coin a high grade if it deserves it! </p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1034798[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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