Guess the grade. Washington Quarter.

DHeath · August 9, 2004 4:12AM

Thought you folks might enjoy testing your grading skills with this common Washington just holdered for me across the street. If you already know, please don't answer. BTW - the squiggly on the right wing is from my dog. It's outside the holder.

XpipedreamR · August 9, 2004 4:13AM

techeff · August 9, 2004 4:14AM

64/65

JxnBoy · August 9, 2004 4:14AM

66*. The fields are exceptionally clean. Be higher if not for the ticks on George.

mgoodm3 · August 9, 2004 4:14AM

Russ · August 9, 2004 4:17AM

<< <i>If you already know, please don't answer. >>

You're no fun.

Russ, NCNE

dpoole · August 9, 2004 4:32AM

Looks like your doggy bit George. Looks really nice otherwise. Nice strike/detail!

65

SanctionII · August 9, 2004 4:32AM

I do not know mint state Washington grading. However, the coin has what looks to me to be very nice original skin and minimal marks. It must look great in hand under optimal lighting conditions. My guess would be 65.

Gonfunko · August 9, 2004 4:41AM

I agree, MS-65.

MadMarty · August 9, 2004 5:07AM

Russ you are correct, he is no fun!

ms70 · August 9, 2004 5:09AM

dan1ecu · August 9, 2004 5:14AM

I'll guess 66. If it's got GREAT luster, maybe 67???

Dan

Steve27 · August 9, 2004 5:24AM

MS66 (good strike and except for that mark after "liberty" and a few dots, the surfaces look good.)

DHeath · August 9, 2004 6:13AM

I was more than a little surprised by the grade. I'll bring this coin with me to the ANA, and ask if perhaps there was a mistake.

Bikingnut · August 9, 2004 6:14AM

Russ · August 9, 2004 6:15AM

I'll guess MS61.

Russ, NCNE

Colorfulcoins · August 9, 2004 6:22AM

My guess, prior to reading the answer above, was MS63. The strike is a bit weak as evidenced on the curls, there's not only the numerous ticks on the portrait but some field disturbances. But since NGC graded the coin, I would have guessed they would have given it a MS64 because though ut does have quite a few small marks, none are very significant. An MS61 seems way harsh to me.....

XpipedreamR · August 9, 2004 6:41AM

I've always thought that NGC traditionally overgraded Washingtons. I guess they're going overboard to correct that impression

kieferscoins · August 9, 2004 6:42AM

MS-63.

Cameron Kiefer

DHeath · August 9, 2004 6:46AM

Craig,

I'm hard at work looking for a 32-D graded the same way. Turns out my 36-P is a pop one. It has the distinction of being the lowest quality MS 36 P ever graded at NGC. There are no MS60's, and only this lone MS61. Truly a condition rarity.

relayer · August 9, 2004 7:06AM

I'd give it a 63

darktone · August 9, 2004 9:36AM

My first impression was MS63 and I was little shocked to see so many call it MS65-66. I guess if what looks like light toning in the obverse fields is really some type of luster impairment I could see MS61. mike

tgilliams · August 9, 2004 9:39AM

JxnBoy · August 10, 2004 12:25AM

I think I'll change my guess to 61*. I can't believe that grade though. Perhaps it is luster impairment, but I'm with ManOfCoins.

Russ · August 10, 2004 2:18AM

I think that coin is a good candidate for a poster that says "Graders, this is your brain on drugs."

Russ, NCNE

dorkkarl · August 10, 2004 3:16AM

i disagree, having now seen the grade. the coin has counting wheel damage that is not very apparent from the digi-pic.

my gut reaction was "ms-65", but like i said, something, either the angle or lighting, whatever, hides the damage, but it's there when you look at the digi-pic closely a 2d time.

btw, a common date even in ms-65, 1936 was saved by the bank bag. i have a couple or so unc rolls myself.

K S

Guess the grade. Washington Quarter.

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