let's see opinions on this beauty

[Lucky One]

After the MS65 that everyone opined on, I thought I'd try this one to see what the concensus is. Thanks for the opinions everyone, I love comparing notes and this is fun at the same time...

[coinman_23885]

62

[jerseycat10]

With gold, I always grade as if it's silver, plus 1.

 

Looks 62, so I'll say 63.

[Afterword]

MS-63 - MS-64. If I only have one guess - MS-63+.

[MarkFeld]

I grade it 63 and will guess it's in a 64 holder.

[Lucky One]

With gold, I always grade as if it's silver, plus 1.

 

Looks 62, so I'll say 63.

 

I like your equasion, it fits reality. Gold coins actually hide their marks much better than the brighter silver coins do and I think that's why. But just try figuring out the grading of Indain quarter and half eagles, that's a whole different world!