Newbie Question. 1967 50C SMS MS67 PCGS

TraderGio

1967 50C SMS MS67 PCGS

RE: breaks in the field on the Obverse. Is this coin "just plain ugly" or am I not appreciating something?

Thanks

Russ

Looks pretty normal for a brilliant example.

Russ, NCNE

WoodenJefferson

pretty common date grade...it just does not "POP' for eye appeal...there have been some really nice frosty ones recently posted here.

If you like..own it!

TraderGio

Is that "frost" on the obverse? What is it more technically?Generally speaking will it progress?

Thanks

Russ

<< <i>Is that "frost" on the obverse? >>



Yes.



<< <i>Generally speaking will it progress? >>



No.

Russ, NCNE

TraderGio

Here's what I found in the "lingo" section:

frost

A crystallized-metal effect seen in the recessed areas of a die, thus the raised parts of a coin struck with that die. This is imparted to dies by various techniques, such as sandblasting them or pickling them in acid, then polishing the fields, leaving the recessed areas with frost.

frosted devices

Raised elements on coins struck with treated dies that have frost in their recessed areas. Such coins have crystalline surfaces that resemble frost on a lawn.

frosty luster

The crystalline appearance of coins struck with dies that have frost in their recessed areas. Such coins show vibrant luster on their devices and/or surfaces; the amount of crystallization may vary. Also, this term is applied to coins whose entire surface his this look.

Thanks

Russ

It's pretty common on the SMS coins, and many who are looking at images mistake if for haze or some other surface contaminant.

Russ, NCNE

TraderGio

I decided to pass on the coin....I like the holder better than the coin.

I found another coin in the same category: I'm surprised this is a MS66 with only 3 better in the pop report:
1959 25C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (565/3).

To my inexperienced eye that's a distracting mark on Washington's cheek.
Is this overgraded?

Russ

<< <i>Is this overgraded? >>



It's Omaha Bank Hoard. Most of them that I've handled have been weak for the grade, and some just flat bad.

Russ, NCNE

TraderGio

Thanks Russ.