Grade 1956 quarter
mok13
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Hi
Do you think this one would hit a MS 66 ?
Henri, From the French Riviera with love
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mok13
Posts: 105 ✭✭✭
mok13
Posts: 105 ✭✭✭
mok13
Posts: 105 ✭✭✭
mok13
Posts: 105 ✭✭✭
Hi
Do you think this one would hit a MS 66 ?
Henri, From the French Riviera with love
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Hard to tell with the deep shadows in the pictures. It has the appearance of being at least 65. If you can get more even lighting on the coin it might help.
TurtleCat Gold Dollars
More light and sharper focus would help - Looks mid 60's... Cheers, RickO
I agree with above; few marks to knock it down from a 66, nothing on the neck and a few spots on the cheek. Might be easier to buy one already graded though. Should not be too tough to find.
Assuming the underlying luster is as strong as the photos suggest, it has a very good shot at a 66 IMO. That said, these are quite plentiful in 66 for that date and you should have no problem finding a nicely toned graded example if that’s your objective.
Nothing is as expensive as free money.
I secretly expected better than 66
Which could then be an opportunity to get it not to expensive and then send to TPG
Henri, From the French Riviera with love
These are pretty common in higher grades so it usually takes something a bit extra to make a 67.
TurtleCat Gold Dollars
If it's a purely financial exercise, you'd be better off taking what you'd spend on grading fees (+S&H) and plopping it down on the roulette table. If there are other considerations, like wanting a trueview of this example and/or needing it for a registry set, then it may be worth it to you.
On another note, in your most recent photo there is a big fingerprint on the obverse — not sure if that's on the coin or the plastic, but if it's the former it'd be a detractor for me personally.
Nothing is as expensive as free money.
It isn't worth the cost of trying for a 66. It is just another common date coin. If you really want one buy one that is already slabbed.
Well it’s not only financial because on one side I’m looking for a nice coin for my set and on the other make a small profit if I have to sell it...
On the finger print I first thought it is on the plastic but more I’m looking at more I doubt
Henri, From the French Riviera with love
IMO, good shot at a 66. Is it worth it to pay the fees and wait a couple months ? That's your decision.
For sure not worth if 66 ...
Henri, From the French Riviera with love
I'd be hard pressed to see that at anything more than a 66, and that would probably take it to the coffin status.
Looks more in line as a 65 / 65+ from the ticks and marks I can see. Nice color too.
Clean and attractive? For sure. Gem? Absolutely. Superb? IMO next to no chance.
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Todd - BHNC #242
65 maybe 65+ on a Friday
I agree with those that said MS65
My thoughts would be that there are many, many MS66's for sale on ebay alone for less than the costs of grading, shipping and insurance would cost. Also, you would have your coin in a few days vs. 2 months thereabout. If the toning captivates you, many are offered with similar toning. I see it as a no brainer, but I lack the knowledge whether the coin is special to you for reasons only you know. Thus, do as you wish, as the decision is yours. Best of luck.
Jim
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Thx for the advices.
I agree with what have been said.
Only thing I am still hesitating is that I live in France and of course the US Coin market is very small and overall amounts asked higher....
But again it is not worth it this time.
Patience
Henri, From the French Riviera with love