Regrade Opinions - Washington Quarter

Matt04

Looking for some Opinions. Do you think my MS67+ 1944-D (Top Photo) Has a shot at obtaining the MS68 Grade? Other than some marks on the eagle & slight rim damage which I believe from what I was told does not count toward grade unless MS69/70 or significant damage? Comparing the Photos Above, One is a 68 (Bottom Photo) vs Mine a 67+. Visually it seems mine has greater luster unless the older photo taken was with less light.

Would you make an attempt at a regrade for this coin? If No what do you see that would make you hold off on doing such a thing?

TomB

My experience is that most (all?) of the MS68 WQs I have seen made by PCGS in the 1932-1964 silver series have been coins that have had some combination of amazing color and/or incredible luster to go along with rather pristine surfaces. Your coin, and the one shown below, certainly don't have the amazing color, but they might both have wonderful luster and surfaces. There have also only been four MS68 WQs made for the date at PCGS, which means they aren't typically just handing the grade out.

My honest opinion, just based upon the two images provided, is that I am surprised the coin that graded MS68 actually graded that high and that there is very little downside for you attempting to match its grade even if you do multiple submissions.

MFeld

“Marks on the eagle & slight rim damage” count on grades other than MS69/70.

It’s usually extremely difficult to try to distinguish a 67+ from a 68, even when viewing a coin in hand. It’s not practical to try to do so based upon images.

Matt04

@TomB said:
My experience is that most (all?) of the MS68 WQs I have seen made by PCGS in the 1932-1964 silver series have been coins that have had some combination of amazing color and/or incredible luster to go along with rather pristine surfaces. Your coin, and the one shown below, certainly don't have the amazing color, but they might both have wonderful luster and surfaces. There have also only been four MS68 WQs made for the date at PCGS, which means they aren't typically just handing the grade out.

My honest opinion, just based upon the two images provided, is that I am surprised the coin that graded MS68 actually graded that high and that there is very little downside for you attempting to match its grade even if you do multiple submissions.

That is something I noticed too. I also realized certain hit marks on the field or bust don't detract from a higher grade at times when the coin has a wonderful tone. Is this something true and you have noticed? While I'm at it I would send in a handful to see if any would get bumped, This is also a MS67+ with an incredible rainbow but I have circled certain areas of concern. The rainbow and luster though is striking and really nice. This seems to have been grading in 2014/19 period in time based on the older slab style. & No Chip only QR on the back of slab.

Vs MS68