GEM 1972-S Ike Dollar GTG!
braddick
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I'll have the answer later tonight:
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These come nice but I think this one is MS-68 anyway.
The fact that there's a TV, I'll assume that maybe this is a recent return from our hosts?? Can't tell if I'm seeing a little something under "UNI" on the reverse, maybe a couple minor spots in the fields.
I actually like the Ike dollar. I'm sure that puts me in the minority.
MS68
Mark
That’s a beautiful example, I guess MS67+
Solid 67
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MS68.
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Collector, occasional seller
That's some booming luster!
In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson
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peacockcoins
I'll say MS68. The photos just posted make it appear to have PL surfaces. Possible, but I've never seen any. If it is PL, you have a treasure.
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Looks clean enough for a 68
MS 67.
I've always liked the Ikes. Maybe I'm in the minority too. MS67.
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I'll say 68+. Looks like it could get 69. Beautiful coin.
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peacockcoins
PQ+ for a 67....the only thing I see is what looks like some small area of haze (or a spot?) in the field to the right of Ike (and I'm not sure that impacts the grade much)
I thought it would be 68
Mr_Spud
I think it is a water spot.
I liked this one enough to purchase it as although the MS67 grade- and even, to an extent, the MS68 is somewhat common, finding these with blazing cartwheel luster is a treat.
peacockcoins
I was way off. That true view is misleading. I assumed a higher grade with that level of luster and I couldn't really see any marks on the coin
Darn... Late to the GTG, but would have guessed it... Thought 67 when first viewed. Cheers, RickO
My initial thought was MS67 as well. THAT is a damned fine coin, sir! I do love Ikes!
Dwayne F. Sessom
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Very nice coin, @braddick !
The finish and luster is uncharacteristic for a 1972-S silver business strike Ike.
I might hypothesize that perhaps a proof planchet might have been mixed into the B.S. planchets?
I have a similar uncharacteristic 1972-S b.s. Ike at PCGS for grading right now. I suspect that its reverse might have been struck by a proof die. The fields look more proof like than a b.s. and the earth still has frost. I cannot verify it, and I've only asked PCGS to grade it.
- Ike Group member
- DIVa (Designated Ike Varieties) Project co-lead and attributor
I have one as well.
Mine is pretty clean but I don't remember anything else unusual.
I was expecting a few posters to guess PR-67 or 68.
I know these aren't common like this as I've poked around in quite a few '72 blue Ikes to find one.