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Guess the Grade, Proof Indian Head Cent, PCGS Rattler.

DelawareDoonsDelawareDoons Posts: 3,413 ✭✭✭✭✭
edited March 10, 2021 2:05PM in U.S. Coin Forum

Straight on and axial shots provided for your best guesses.




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Guess the Grade, Proof Indian Head Cent, PCGS Rattler.

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  • CoinJunkieCoinJunkie Posts: 8,772 ✭✭✭✭✭
    PR64

    I said 64 due to what looks like corrosion at the base of the portrait and because rattlers were generally graded conservatively. Nice toning.

  • BenVBenV Posts: 69 ✭✭✭
    PR63

    Maybe I'm being too hard on it, but those dark spots at the bust just kill the eye appeal, and what looks like light scuffing extending from below the chin onto the neck, I'm gonna say it's probably a modern 64, but as a rattler, I'll guess 63.

  • jesbrokenjesbroken Posts: 10,094 ✭✭✭✭✭
    PR63

    @BenV said:
    Maybe I'm being too hard on it, but those dark spots at the bust just kill the eye appeal, and what looks like light scuffing extending from below the chin onto the neck, I'm gonna say it's probably a modern 64, but as a rattler, I'll guess 63.

    I feel the scruff below the face and the roughness across the N in ONE and to the right of the E in ONE would prevent a
    higher grade, but then that's just my opinion.
    Jim


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  • DelawareDoonsDelawareDoons Posts: 3,413 ✭✭✭✭✭
    PR65

    @jesbroken said:

    @BenV said:
    Maybe I'm being too hard on it, but those dark spots at the bust just kill the eye appeal, and what looks like light scuffing extending from below the chin onto the neck, I'm gonna say it's probably a modern 64, but as a rattler, I'll guess 63.

    I feel the scruff below the face and the roughness across the N in ONE and to the right of the E in ONE would prevent a
    higher grade, but then that's just my opinion.
    Jim

    Just want to add that the coin is hairline free. Virtually impossible to show that in images, but I see no wiping, hairlines or other surface disturbances other than the minor spots at the end of the neck on the obverse.

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  • CalifornianKingCalifornianKing Posts: 1,259 ✭✭✭✭
    PR65

    I think its a PR65BN. The slight marks below the neck prevent it from being a 66 or 67.

  • airplanenutairplanenut Posts: 22,222 ✭✭✭✭✭
    PR64

    There are many things that can factor into a proof grade which are almost impossible to capture in a photograph, especially when the coin is graded. With that in mind, overall I think the coin is appealing, but I'm not a huge fan of the spots at the base of the bust, and the mirrors look like they may be a bit dull in some areas, particularly above the bust. If the spots and mirrors are a bit worse that I see, then I think the coin is a 63 or so. If they are less bad than I think (or, in particular, the mirrors are bright), the coin could be a 65. Based on that, my best guess from the photos is 64.

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  • MeltdownMeltdown Posts: 8,862 ✭✭✭✭✭
    PR64

    It's gorgeous whatever the grade. I ventured PF64...

  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
    PR64

    I would say it is a 64... The details lack sharpness and the surfaces lifeless - now this could be photography, but that is what I see.... Cheers, RickO

  • ThreeCentSilverFLThreeCentSilverFL Posts: 1,694 ✭✭✭✭✭

    PF64 BN nice photos. Pleasing Toning.

  • braddickbraddick Posts: 24,177 ✭✭✭✭✭
    PR66

    Such a beautiful coin!
    Congratulations, no matter the grade.

    peacockcoins

  • ashelandasheland Posts: 23,335 ✭✭✭✭✭
    PR65

    I like it. 👍

  • CryptoCrypto Posts: 3,736 ✭✭✭✭✭
  • cameonut2011cameonut2011 Posts: 10,169 ✭✭✭✭✭
    PR62

    I vote I need to see it in hand. I’m inclined to agree with Crypto - muted mirrors = low grade probably PF62.

  • johnny9434johnny9434 Posts: 28,577 ✭✭✭✭✭
    PR65

    I'll go pf 65. Something looks funny to me, jmo

  • NPONPO Posts: 32 ✭✭

    PR63

  • jdimmickjdimmick Posts: 9,713 ✭✭✭✭✭

    This coin looks familar

  • DelawareDoonsDelawareDoons Posts: 3,413 ✭✭✭✭✭
    PR65

    @jdimmick said:
    This coin looks familar

    You look familiar.

    Grades 65RB. I think it's maybe a shade on the low side grade-wise. Tough coin to image.

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  • divecchiadivecchia Posts: 6,680 ✭✭✭✭✭
    PR65

    I'm going with PR65

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  • RayboRaybo Posts: 5,330 ✭✭✭✭✭
    PR63

    No matter, it's copper, and old and it's beautiful!
    I just love it!

  • Namvet69Namvet69 Posts: 9,069 ✭✭✭✭✭
    PR63

    Just the chatter on the cheek. IMO. Otherwise it's really nice. Peace Roy

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  • DelawareDoonsDelawareDoons Posts: 3,413 ✭✭✭✭✭
    PR65

    It CACed.

    "It's like God, Family, Country, except Sticker, Plastic, Coin."

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