Hey Washie heads..... Check out Lucilles 55d!

LucyBop · December 13, 2003 7:37AM

I'm gonna submitt this GEM, I think its a lock ms66.........

a 55d has yet to be made in a ms67.... This coin here is very nice with super luster and super brilliant....

I submitted a 55d from a mint set that I also thought lock ms66, and it came back in a five holder... PCGs, I know your tough on these..

in the blown up image there appears to be a hit in Washie lower neck, but on the coin there isnt much there visable to the
naked eye... Not a hit in the fields on this one....... The coin looks better then these images....

wingedliberty · December 13, 2003 7:40AM

Looks like a gorgeous 67 all day long.

cladking · December 13, 2003 7:41AM

Wow!!

jonesy · December 13, 2003 7:43AM

Look's like a winner to me!!

Oh, the coin looks nice too!!

LucyBop · December 13, 2003 7:45AM

Dare I think MS67? You can see a hit on the Eagles left leg which is much smaller on the coin, and alittle bit of softness on the Eagles wingtips.......

The odds of making a MS67 are remote to slim.... But this coin has a chance to sneak into a seven holder, it is that solid!

Odds say it will come back in a six holder..... If it comes back in a five holder, then I'll wonder about all the ms66's I have already made,
because this coin is a bit nicer.....

Russ · December 13, 2003 7:47AM

Wow! That puppy is clean and all there in the eye appeal department. I don't see how it can't grade at least MS66.

Russ, NCNE

drainbamage · December 13, 2003 7:47AM

So if it makes 67, what small island are you going to own or have you decided yet?

wingedliberty · December 13, 2003 7:48AM

I think the strength of the strike will be the compensating factor to kick into a 67 holder.

LucyBop · December 13, 2003 7:51AM

It probably needs some pretty Rainbow toning for a seven holder, I'm hoping some of the Washie experts can tell me how many Brilliant Washies are in a seven holder...... I think ManofCoins has a brilliant 48d ms67 on Ebay......

bigindie · December 13, 2003 7:58AM

I'll put my money on the seven holder. It's a great coin with a nice sharp strike.

drainbamage · December 13, 2003 8:03AM

Always dare to dream sweetie. Remember, I cannot even drive because of my seizures anymore but I was just now sleeping in my chair on a motorcycle with a lady riding with me. I have no clue who the woman was and I have not done that in years. So dare to dream.

beartracks42 · December 13, 2003 9:06AM

Great looking coin, Lucy. I hope you get a 67. The coin will have to be a 67+ to make it, in my opinion, because it will be the first 55D in a PCGS 67 slab.

Good luck.

DHeath · December 13, 2003 9:15AM

Lucy,

That is a STRONG 55D. The tick on the leg, and the tiny mark at the TY in Liberty (obverse) might keep it out of a 7 holder at PCGS, but it's a cakewalk 66 to me. I hope you get the 7.

SarasotaFrank · December 13, 2003 9:19AM

The coin is gorgeous.

And to add my two cents.

If you post a coin here - on the message board of the company to which the coin is being sent - highlighting your expectations (66), highlighting your hopes - (67) - and pointing out the reasons why you feel it might not ful fill your hopes (67) - are you not putting yourself at a disadvantage?

LucyBop · December 13, 2003 9:22AM

I don't think so... the coin will stand on its own...... if PCGs feels its deserving of a six or seven, they'll grant it....

Ogden · December 13, 2003 9:22AM

Lucy, I know sending that coin in could give you some stress. How about sending it to me. I' ll let you know what it grades.

In all seriousness, that's one beautiful coin. Make sure to let us know what it grades. I'm betting a 66 only because I know PCGS is aware of the pops. It surely looks like it deserves a 67.

Ogdens