Another Rooster for Henri.... 1905 MS 64 1 1

[Mike Meenderink]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/374811657332?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=pob79TroTIK&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=mSI-LUT5Rbu&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

[Mike Meenderink]

Seems under graded to me. Looks like a good fit for your second page Henri, thought I'd show you. Enjoy this beautiful coin. It looks better than a 64 to me!  Available link above. @Henri Charriere

Edited December 5, 2023 by Mike Meenderink

[Henri Charriere]

I appreciate the undeserved adulation.  As you may know, I have two Set Registries.  The one on the East coast features a solid line of "Restrikes," (1907-1914) all graded MS66.  The one on the West coast is comprised of the "Originals" (1899-1906) as well as the Restrikes.  It is complete and recently acquired its 4th annual gold shingle for "Best French Set."  But, is it really?  No, because it is not the best POSSIBLE set.  So why two sets?  Well, the two top TPGS (sumo wrestlers) classify them differently and being World Gold, have deemed them ineligible for inclusion together in either's set. Besides, the West Coast has a lock on the Originals in France and Germany.  Do you doubt me?  Fact: There are roughly 10x more Set Registrants here, than there. Don't take my word for it, peruse the NGC Registry at your leisure.  The dividing line lies between the Originals, eight coins terminating in 1906, and the Restrikes, eight coins beginning in 1907.

Regarding your thoughtful gesture:  I am painfully aware of the Top Pop grades awarded Roosters both here, and there. I have a 1905 in MS-64 and see little point in adding yet another one. Besides, the # 1 ranked member here spent a lot of time and money getting to where he is. He deserves the recognition and may even be a dealer with sets galore elsewhere.  

One fact frequently overlooked by everyone but nuts-and-bolts collectors like VkurtB...  the coin has, a lush, frosty finish, and therein lies the rub.  If you were afforded and opportunity to examine it in hand, up close and personally, you would see why the distractions added up.  It is a shame the coin failed to earn a descriptor for luster.

I appreciate your taking the time and effort to bring this to my attention.  You know you're a fanatic when your set is declared 100 % complete -- and you persist in looking for upgrades.  🤣