I'd like some thoughts on what you all think this SLQ should grade

[Coinbuf]

Sorry I know these pics are not the best, I need to send this one off to Mark Goodman for proper pics but take a shot anyway. Just to be fair there is a sm hit in the center of the shield that is hidden by the light reflection.

 

Edited to add: just for comparison this is the MS65FH that is in my mint set at this time, these pics were done by Mark.

[L1ncolnF4n]

66 based on the relative lack of hits on the devices/fields and blazing luster from those pics. Looks like it could be FH but without larger pics, both the grade and designation are just guesses.

[MarkFeld]

There look to be some marks/disturbances on Liberty's right leg (to viewer's left), so my guess is MS64FH.

[Dudley the 1st]

It's difficult to graded with these photos. Based on what I do see, I'd give it a 65FH

[Dudley the 1st]

There look to be some marks/disturbances on Liberty's right leg (to viewer's left), so my guess is MS64FH.

(thumbs u but I gave it a 65FH

[Coindude]

I know what Mark said but I like it at 65FH. The luster appears to be booming.

[MarkFeld]

I know what Mark said but I like it at 65FH. The luster appears to be booming.

 

I agree about the luster and an MS65 grade would not surprise me in the least. I wish I could have guessed based on a larger image.

[johnny9434]

fwiw, ill go with a ms 65 FH as well. that sure is a nice looking coin

[jpcienkus]

Also would go with 65 FH. Great looking coin.

[Mark T]

First impression – MS 66 FH , however as Mark F pointed out there does appear to be some nicks on the knees . The ding in the shield does not help . So MS 65 seems fair.

Picture attached on my MS 66 FH Star . Why did mine get a star you ask – only reason I can think of was the booming original luster on the coin .

[coinman_23885]

My gut feeling MS65+ FH shot MS66 FH.

 

The grade limiting factor appears to be the marks on the legs, which I am thinking are probably exaggerated by the photos. If the marks are significant, I could see as low as MS64, but I think based on luster alone, the TPGs would likely shove it in a 65 holder.

[BillJones]

I would grade it MS-64, Full Head.

 

The coin does have a lot of luster, but it have been enhanced by dipping. It been my experience that a dipped coin from this era seldom grades higher than MS-64. Compare it with the MS-65 graded coin you pictured in the second set of photos. That one has an original surface, frosted appearance.

 

The piece also has a few small marks on Ms. Liberty's leg and belly that might keep it from making MS-65.

 

[Coinbuf]

Thanks all for your thoughts and opinions, both of these are graded as MS65FH. Bill in hand both of these are bright but the new coin is a tick brighter, the pics of the second coin do look somewhat more subdued but that is a function of the lighting/camera work and larger picture size. The newest addition (small pics) is better struck with better details, but it does have that one hit on the ankle. Overall I like the new coin better but its close, I have been debating on if I want to send this back either thru resubmission or regrade and try for a + or 66, still undecided on that one.

 

Regards

 

 

[Dudley the 1st]

Thanks all for your thoughts and opinions, both of these are graded as MS65FH. Bill in hand both of these are bright but the new coin is a tick brighter, the pics of the second coin do look somewhat more subdued but that is a function of the lighting/camera work and larger picture size. The newest addition (small pics) is better struck with better details, but it does have that one hit on the ankle. Overall I like the new coin better but its close, I have been debating on if I want to send this back either thru resubmission or regrade and try for a + or 66, still undecided on that one.

 

Regards

 

I think the coin is fully graded.

[grip]

I guess the scratches on the breast are on the holder?