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Should the toning on this Washington Quarter preclude an MS68 grade?

Greetings, All --

I assume that this quarter has mint-set toning:

MS68 quality?

Do you think that (even with flawless surfaces and a full strike) a coin that has this kind of dark appearance should be awarded an MS68 grade? I even question whether such a heavily toned coin should get an MS67.

Does anyone have any opinions on this?

Dan

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  • braddickbraddick Posts: 24,825 ✭✭✭✭✭
    As terrific as ANACS is, their MS68 silver Washingtons aren't.

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  • LucyBopLucyBop Posts: 14,001 ✭✭✭
    This coin may look better in person... The image doesn't make it look that good..
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  • RGLRGL Posts: 3,784
    I'd pay bullion for it ... sorry, but to me, that coin is worse than ugly ...
  • BaleyBaley Posts: 22,663 ✭✭✭✭✭
    that's pretty heavy toning; heavy toning can cover an MS66 coin's little luster breaks and make it look better, technically speaking. However, I think that the MS68 grade precludes heavy toning...the coin must be really really nice without the "frosted lens" of heavy patina. the coin you linked looks like a "market" MS 67, and even that would be generous.

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  • BillJonesBillJones Posts: 34,837 ✭✭✭✭✭
    The toning on that coin is WAY too heavy. I would pass on it regardless of what they are calling it.
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  • I certainly wouldn't pay MS68 money for this, but I do like it. It looks like it has some nice deep blue color. I am odd, though, and I find myself liking toning many others would not!

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