Let’s see the best “near gem” coins—post a 64+ (plus) graded coin

P0CKETCHANGE · December 10, 2023 6:57AM

64+ (plus) is the closest a coin can get to gem without actually being gem. Depending on the coin and series, they can be highly eye appealing examples before a big jump in price for a 65–for ex., a 1928 Peace Dollar.

I especially love a 64+ with CAC approval (yes, I know they ignore the plus) and often big strongly on these.

Let’s see your nice 64+ coins, from any TPG.

(all of these are 64+ CAC)

boiler78 · December 10, 2023 8:02AM

Floridafacelifter · December 10, 2023 8:08AM

SP64+

Eldorado9 · December 10, 2023 8:12AM

PF-64+ CAC

stevefromne · December 10, 2023 8:36AM

An NGC 64+

david3142 · December 10, 2023 8:39AM

Here are a few:

FlyingAl · December 10, 2023 9:02AM

Man, we started this thread out strong! Ha!

Typekat · December 10, 2023 9:09AM

My one and only MS64+ CAC

https://images.pcgs.com/CoinFacts/39411263_193198918_2200.jpg

pcgscacgold · December 10, 2023 9:25AM

Oh so close to a 65!!

asheland · December 10, 2023 1:22PM

I actually have one of those.

bramn8r · December 10, 2023 1:34PM

124Spider · December 10, 2023 2:13PM

justindan · December 10, 2023 2:31PM

The flip my dad saved from the purchase.

Mr_Spud · December 10, 2023 2:48PM

Nice coins in this thread. I just checked my inventory and I don’t have any 64+ ones, so no pics from me for this one 🌝

EastonCollection · December 10, 2023 2:53PM

Has the look of a much higher grade...Another one of my favorites.

jt88 · December 10, 2023 3:01PM

ironmanl63 · December 10, 2023 3:13PM

ironmanl63 · December 10, 2023 3:15PM

This is an extremely appealing coin! IMO.

@Typekat said:
My one and only MS64+ CAC

https://images.pcgs.com/CoinFacts/39411263_193198918_2200.jpg

retirednow · December 10, 2023 3:43PM

The few I have ... I agree "closest a coin can get to gem without actually being gem"
Judd-54 PR64+ RB & CAC Low R.6

Judd-124 Low R.7 PR64+ & CAC

Judd-1746 R.8 PR64+ Cam (However no CAC - I did not care as only 2 are Known)

P0CKETCHANGE · December 10, 2023 3:54PM

@retirednow said:
The few I have ... I agree "closest a coin can get to gem without actually being gem"
Judd-54 PR64+ RB & CAC Low R.6

I really like your example of this neat 2c pattern, with Simpson pedigree to boot. Wonderful.

lilolme · December 10, 2023 5:48PM

I think I have some others (with toning?) but without having to check and photo here is a previous one from the snap-o'matic.

Boosibri · December 10, 2023 6:08PM

JonBrand83 · December 10, 2023 6:22PM

Dont own it anymore but this sort of had that 65 luster, of course limited by a few hits.

ad4400 · December 10, 2023 6:23PM

Love the 2 cent in the OP. Here are two of mine:

And to the point of the OP, this one was purchased 64+ but is now 65. Pretty large spread between grades on this one

Catbert · December 10, 2023 6:27PM

w/green bean:

winesteven · December 10, 2023 6:46PM

Here’s a 10 Coin “Mini Type Set” of 64+, 100% CAC. The Seated Half and Seated Dollar each have a CAM suffix:
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I call this one my “Ash Wednesday” Half Cent, lol. 64+RD.

Steve

coinguy82 · December 10, 2023 7:18PM

pogonip · December 10, 2023 8:01PM

Close, but not quite..... PCGS64+ CAC

Copperindian · December 10, 2023 8:50PM

How about this one? Even has a CAM “kicker”!

renomedphys · December 10, 2023 9:09PM

Another 64+CAM. Regardless of grade, I have still not seen a better 1861 proof.

johnt · December 11, 2023 5:27AM

retirednow · December 11, 2023 8:37AM

Judd-54, Low R.6, PR64+ RB CAC

@P0CKETCHANGE said:

@retirednow said:
The few I have ... I agree "closest a coin can get to gem without actually being gem"
Judd-54 PR64+ RB & CAC Low R.6

I really like your example of this neat 2c pattern, with Simpson pedigree to boot. Wonderful.

Thanks ... the history of the piece also included John Jay Pittman and in the auction Oct 1997 by David Akers it was noted JJP had purchased from Abe Kosoff’s 1958 ANA Convention sale ... a couple of great notables.