Nothing special I'm leaning towards 64.

[morganguru]

Got it on the cheap, a couple hits from a 5. Like always, the reverse is 65 and the obverse takes all the punishment. The only good thing about a 79P is that, it's not an S

 

[coinman_23885]

I would call it 64+. The location of the mark on the cheeks keeps it out of gem status in my opinion.

[Coindude]

I'm with Kenny, 64+.

[johnny9434]

im going ms 64 as well.

[jpcienkus]

I've seen many 65's that looked worse. Only one really distracting shot on the cheek. A couple small ones around the eye and 2 at the base of the neck. Reverse is sweet. Only issue is the small carbon spot between the wreaths and the tail feathers.

 

64 for sure, maybe a 65.

[relicsncoins]

The diffused lighting in the photo makes it to judge the surfaces and the luster of the coin.

[FishyOne]

Looks like a high-end 64 or low-end 65. Could go either way.

[rrantique]

I could see this in a 65 holder (thumbs u

[Walkerfan]

I don't think it would grade above 64. Nice coin.

[BillJones]

MS-64 is the true grade, but of late I've seen some "grade-flation" going on with Morgan dollars, especially in the MS-66 grade. A number of well known marketers in both the grading and the retail and auction sides of the business are pushing this trend which is centered around down playing "carbon spots," nicks and scratches.

 

I suppose if nicks and marks don't matter as much on Mint State coins, then I guess the only way to determine the various Mint State grades is by examining the amount of rub or wear that is on the coin. If you think that is an absurd statement you are getting the drift of how I feel about this grading trend.

 

[jpcienkus]

MS-64 is the true grade, but of late I've seen some "grade-flation" going on with Morgan dollars, especially in the MS-66 grade. A number of well known marketers in both the grading and the retail and auction sides of the business are pushing this trend which is centered around down playing "carbon spots," nicks and scratches.

 

I suppose if nicks and marks don't matter as much on Mint State coins, then I guess the only way to determine the various Mint State grades is by examining the amount of rub or wear that is on the coin. If you think that is an absurd statement you are getting the drift of how I feel about this grading trend.

 

Heck, if that's the case, and I'm not doubting you, then why even issue anything other than a flat Circulated, About Un-circulated and Mint State?

 

I've seen some 66's and can't believe my eyes either. As I've learned from reading many threads on this site, that's why you have to examine every coin. "Buy the Coin, not the Label".

[yonico]

I agree with the 64+ opinions.

Though it looks better then some 65's I've seen, the location of the small marks is gonna keep it from 65.. Very nice coin.