From a contact mark and strike perspective I'd lean towards MS-64 (Shot 65), however I'd like to see more of the coin's luster which appears to be subdued in the photograph provided.
If the luster is very bright giving the coin high eye appeal, it could make MS-65.
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It is amazing to see the different answers being given on this. I would like to hear from a couple of the MS65/6 as well as the 62/3 group as to why they guessed that grade.
63, luster looks flat (though you say there is a lot of luster). Not many marks. Tilting and rotating this kind of coin would be instructive. Toning is so-so.
Well what's the grade? I guessed AU as I didn't see much luster but you have explained you were going for color so you must be implying it is mint state...so I will revise and officially guess it to be a 66 since you ruled out 64 and 65.
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If the luster is very bright giving the coin high eye appeal, it could make MS-65.
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So. Do you think it will upgrade from the old holder?
<< <i>The grade is NGC MS63.
So. Do you think it will upgrade from the old holder?
If it has full cartwheel luster, I'd say yes.