Where do you think this 89 CC would grade at?

Those "pock marks" on the Portrait may not be from coin contact, and, as some others have said, there appears to have been an attempt to smooth over (i.e. polish) some areas. I think it would grade AU Details--(Damaged or Cleaning or Polished). It should be noted, that even with these possible defects the '89-cc still sells for a considerable sum at auction in reputable venues (re: Great Collections results for coins that have a Details Grade, range from $1,084 for an EF-45 to $3,713 for an AU-55). At the current Bid Price ($1,225 with 34 bids, and successive Automatic Bids) and with over 1 day remaining, it's likely that someone will win it at quite a bit higher than it currently is.

IMO, even with an auction track record of high results, and with a possibility of a NO GRADE from PCGS or NGC, I wouldn't risk the chance with the Seller's No RETURN Policy.

 

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The coin is counterfeit. Look at the date—wrong position. Stars are not correctly struck. Hair and cap proportions are off. Eagle not positioned correctly. Lettering in motto is crude. Mintmark is the wrong size, and not correctly positioned. I grade it B-55 superdetails. (Beijing mint).

For the 50th time, do not look at a key date coin that is not certified, and only from a reputable dealer.

 

Yep that's just a hockey puck