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Message:: [QUOTE="oval_man, post: 1035168, member: 22602"]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.[/QUOTE]