Got my first MS67 Washington...

dan1ecu

This just in from Heritage...

1957 25C PCGS MS67

Yes, this is my first REAL MS67 Washington. I once owned an "ICG MS67," which wouldn't even cross to a 66 at PCGS. Oh, well...

I've noticed a few of things about MS67 Washingtons:

1) There is a HUGE difference in price between NGC and PCGS-graded coins (in some cases, an order of magnitude!). Check out the current offerings at Heritage.

2) My new coin has great luster. Maybe PCGS puts a good deal of weight on this aspect?

3) This coin is also very well struck compared to what I'm used to seeing. Maybe that's why 67's are so difficult. There aren't too many around for most dates.

4) Mint-set toning apparently doesn't preclude a 67 (this coin is obviously falls in that category)


Anyway, this one will make a good type coin. Have you bought any interesting Washingtons lately?

Dan

Russ

<< <i>2) My new coin has great luster. Maybe PCGS puts a good deal of weight on this aspect? >>



They do indeed, and not just in Washingtons.

Russ, NCNE

darktone

In the early 90's NGC was grading washington quarters in a very technical way and put out some very ugly coins in 66+ holders that today would not even come close- I saved one of those coins because it was so ugly it kind of grew on me. I'll dig it up and post some pictures in a bit. I have bought quite a few washingtons as of late with nice toning. mike

Boom

Nice coin Dan. Did you notice that it is also rotated counterclockwise?

cointime

Dan,

You got a good price. Here is the coin I bought on ebay a few months back. It has a light tone and I looked long for one quite a while, since I am only buying one for my type set.

Ken