Sac grades came in...

ursabear

I got a few more of my MS Sacs in...

I ended up with some MS67s and an MS68 03P. Nice stuff, overall.

P.S. The 03 Sacs can be put in the Registry now...

fcloud

Cool! How many coins did you send in?

Tony

ursabear

I've been picking through lots of MS sacs from sets and rolls, and I've been sending in the two or three best with each of my submissions (with other coins from my collection or from my mint/proof sets).

The 2001 Ds are still very tough to get. I've gotten a couple of 67s and a couple of 66s so far. Only 5 have made it to 68 with none higher at this point. I think these will be one of the semi-key of the series (not including the Goodacre.)

nwcs

68 is real good. Can you tell much difference between 67 and 68?

ursabear

I'm not an expert on any series, but I've gotten pretty good at understanding the MS Sacs... The real difference on my coins to get a 68 has been one of two situations:
In one situation, you get a GREAT strike (not common) with some hits in places like the hair or a low point on the shawl.
In another situation, you get a FAIR strike, but nearly (if not completely) mark-free.
The 68s tend to be super-square clean rims.
The 67s have more hits proportionately, with few on fields or cheeks or eagle's breast. I've gotten a few 66s that were pushing 67, but they had rub (not dings) that took away a point. Thanks to Mr. Hall for the Q&A answers on the rub impact on grades.

ursabear

Would it be OK if I posted some pictures of the MS68 03P? (It will be for sale in two weeks - I don't want to go against custom...)

It's really a pretty coin

fcloud

Post away!

I love to see pictures!

wingedliberty

Congradulations on the 68s, I have made some, but never any MS69s. Very tough.

Brian.