Have you tried your hand at grading the Prez Dollars?

jmski52

I just went through a couple of rolls, and I keep losing sight of my criteria. I don't know if I am being distracted by all of the nicks and dings, the design itself, or whether they are just too unfamiliar at this point.

I just wanted to see if any good specimens could be found in these first rolls from the Fed, and it sure doesn't look very promising. Maybe an MS-63, or maybe my eyeballs are confused? What are your grading criteria for these things?

WinPitcher

I think what really matters is what criteria PCGS is using. We can all say that these coins are dogs and that most will not grade but we really will not know until the ones sent in start coming back.

Steve

LindeDad

I have found the strike to be mostly crisp. Some strike thoughs like small grease spots. And like you a lot of handling marks/dings. Criteria I would use on other coins to rate them in the MS64 average. With about every tenth coin or so having the marks hidden enouph that it would be a 65 if lucky.
Of the couple rolls none that I think would make 66 or higher.
So far none that I would pay somebody to put into plastic but they do buy the daily coffee and dounuts. No jelly that is for Bear.
And I have not found any of the Godless ones.
Will try another roll next week and keep hoping for the lucky one.

Manorcourtman

Been through over 2000 P's. I focus on the following looking for chatter in the following areas first through last:
1. Obv./Rev. fields
2. Obv. face/nose/forehead
3. Rev. arm/face/$1
4. Strike- most are strong thus far
5. Rim - obv./rev.
6. eye appearance/luster

In my book a:

MS67: Will have zero noticable marks or serious chatter in 1-3. Strong luster, superior eye appeal.
MS66: Marks/tics evident but not serious or in primary focal area. Fields nearly perfect. Attractive eye appeal.
MS65: Marks evident in fields and PFA but still not serious or unattractive.
MS64: Attractive eye appeal but serious chatter. No digs or gouges/scratches.
MS63: Nice luster but impaired fields and devices. Many hits/tics. Your avg. coin.

What I've found/submitted:

67's: Maybe 1 or 2. Probably not.
66's: 6-10
65's: 20-25
64's: I don't do 64's!!