New Indian Head Cent - 1881 - Ideas on Grade?

[astrostu]

What do you folks think of this coin? The image is pretty true to what the coin looks like in-hand, though the obverse does have a sharper strike in the upper right than the picture shows along with a tad more luster.

 

 

 

[Muleman]

That coin just screams awesome. MS 65 RB? Great coin

[astrostu]

Thanks for the reply, Muleman. Anyone else have opinions on the grade?

[ant]

i like the strike alot. id say 63/64

[dooly]

Nice coin but i think the Gash on the cheek draws the eye and may knock a point off myself

 

[Oldtrader3]

I would grade it MS63/64RB reverse.

[rbrown4]

I will revert to the experts on this type, but to me it is a very nice looking coin, would love to have it myself.

 

Rey

[ldhair]

MS64 RB

[MarkFeld]

MS64 RB

That would be my guess too.

[astrostu]

Thanks for the grade opinions, folks! I was guessing MS-64 RB (it's closer to RD on the coin, but I'm being conservative), or possibly MS-63 if being conservative. I agree the scratch on the cheek is distracting in the photo, though I will say it's much less obvious on the real coin ... just depends on the lighting!