What are the chances this proof would straight grade?
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I've owned it for years, and the color is stable. I also have evidence that the color has been stable for over 30 years. 
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I bet it would straight grade at PCGS or NGC, might get a QC tag at CACG.
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Based on what I see, I'd expect the coin to straight-grade. As an aside, however, a coin can be artificially toned and still remain stable.
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There are many deep blue/purple/pink IHC Proofs out. there is straight grade holders. I think it passes IMO.
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If you are worried about the color then I think it will straight-grade.
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I think it would straight grade.
Looks gorgeous and what I would expect. I have a RB 1868 that is similar.
Thank you for the opinions. I was thinking of throwing it in my next submission. I have the photo cert for it and you can clearly see the color in the original ANACS photos.
That color does appear a few degrees more “intense” than the ANACS photo. It might have been conserved back prior to submission. Still should “MA” even if it takes a few tries as appealing is often given the benefit of the doubt.
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Hard to say, I think ANACS was more interested in capturing the surface quality as opposed to the color. I think they probably shot the images straight on. But I would agree the color looks more vibrant in my photos as poor as they are.
I think you'll pull a straight grade at almost any service.
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I’ve had trouble getting stickers on a few colorful IHC’s. As mentioned above, would skip CACG.
How do the surfaces/fields look? Is there any hairlining present? Seems those are fair questions that may tip the scale
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Surfaces look pretty good, fields are pretty clean with exception of a few fly specs. I was more concerned about the color passing muster. My guess the grade would be somewhere in the 64 to 65 range. That begs the question, a 64-65BN 83 proof is around a $500 coin which I normally wouldn't send in for grading unless I was concerned about authentication. Does this type of toning add a decent premium? I'll admit I haven't followed the toned proof Indian game much.
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I have not followed the IHC market. Based on what you have written, seems the chances of a straight grade have increased. And I think a straight grade is appropriate. Now whether you think it makes economic sense to submit based on the most probable grade outcome is obviously your call. I like the look and I would likely submit it unless there is something present that is not observable in the image that would be a negative. Good luck with it.
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Those ANACS photos are way overexposed and washed out a lot of color. OPs photos are designed to show the color.
It looks beautiful. Seems like natural colors for a bronze proof cent.
Tempted to call it a lock for a MS grade. So….it’s a lock! Not enough closeup detail to give it a # though.
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