Help Grade my Peace $ NEWP

[dadams]

I've got a grade in my mind, but perhaps I'm being to harsh:

 

 

The pics (scans) don't do this coin much justice as there is more color around the obv rim, especially through E R T Y in LIBERTY and the coin displays a nice cartwheel on both sides.

 

 

 

[coinman_23885]

62

[MarkFeld]

62

[bsshog40]

I agree with 62.

[johnny9434]

62

[physics-fan3.14]

If there is more luster than those pictures show, I'd call it a 63.

 

If it looks like the pictures, that's a 62.

[$ilverHawk]

Good amount of remaining mint luster on Obverse and Reverse. Weaker strike than average. Nominally MS63. Numerous hits in focal areas, I agree with the majority, MS62.

 

Carl

[dadams]

Well, appears consensus rule is 62. This is the grade I assigned before posting and that was due mainly to the cheek issues.

 

There really is more than a good amount of luster showing and I wish I could capture it. I certainly am jealous of those that can take such superb pictures of coins!

 

I've become more confident in my grading skills, yet realize I still have much to learn. Luster, Strike, Eye Appeal and all those other factors, besides the hits and scrapes, seem the most difficult of concepts to fully grasp.

 

Mostly, I run silent here, with a post here or there, but I want you all to know I appreciate it.

 

Thanks!

 

-doug

[Raisethis2]

Still, a peace dollar with toning.

 

Alert the media!!

 

Nice coin.

[Walkerfan]

I wouldn't go above 62 with the heavy marks on the cheek. The coin has really nice surfaces, though.