...that this is low end for its 67 grade? http://coins.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=1147&Lot_No=3331&Lot_Id_No=1655# The obverse is pristine but the gash on the V really bothers me; don't think it would CAC because of it and certainly wouldn't cross to PCGS. I think it will sell accordingly. The mark in the reverse field doesn't bother me as much. Overall, what do you think?
Your right........... I noticed that but was too lazy to change my post. The cracks kind of formed a silhouette
Those die cracks are severe and indicate a LDS coin. Doug stated in another thread recently that die cracks of this nature would cause the discriminating collectors to drop out of the bidding. I wonder if they will really detrimentally affect the price of the coin. With regards to the OP's original question, I don't like that fact that the price spread between MS66 & MS67 is so much money. This is exactly the type of coin that I would like to see a CAC sticker on before placing a competitive bid. I don't like that mark and I have to believe this coin has been dipped at some point which may have affected the luster. I would not bid on this coin at that grade level without seeing it in hand or having a respected dealer view it and give their seal of approval.
Interesting comments. I don't have the impression it's been dipped but can see how the photos might suggest that: the fields don't seem to be highly reflective. However, I believe this is because they're so smooth; i.e., the dies exhibit no granularity from use—although this contradicts the die cracks. Hmm. Maybe someone else will weigh in on this. Heritage's description is "highly lustrous" and in my experience they usually are accountable for their words. I'm not familiar with Doug's thread about cracks dissuading serious collectors. Many collectors like them (I'm one). It becomes a subjective area, like toning. It's that hit on the V that really bothers me. Otherwise, I find it a very attractive coin; well-above average strike for N/Cs. The obverse is a bit off-center, though. As far as grade and market value, I still think it will hold as a low-end 67. The obverse is needle-sharp; if the luster is there, I'd say it's low-end only because of that unfortunate hit.
Well considering how large I had to expand it to see the hit on the V, it makes me wonder if I would catch it under 5x glass. The coin and strike I think do look good. It will be interesting to see what it closes at.
I'm da V nickels expert. I am not thrilled with the nick on the reverse field. $975 wholesale and die cracks on this year are fairly common.
What an amazing strike for the issue. I'm surprised nobody commented on this. The hit on the reverse left of the V may be a strikethrough. Regardless, I see nothing on the coin that makes it bad for the 67 grade, personally.
Do you mean other than me? That crossed my mind; it could very easily be. However, it's still in an unfortunate place. I personally think this coin will fetch a very good price.
It might also be a planchet flaw. One thing I am reasonably sure of is that it is not a nick. That is one clean coin except for the die cracks.
The light spotting on the Obv behind the head and the hit to the west of the V IMO would be the only concern. I would say mid grade for the 67. I personally would like to see the left kernel struck a bit better though any left ear kernel's are a plus
