What's the criteria for an MS67 Roosy?

39Special

Can one of the experts chime in with what the graders are looking for to give a coin an MS67? Thanks!

Fairlaneman

No hairlines or slide marks. Strong strike. Booming luster. Excellent eye appeal. Even with this the 67 is not a cinch.

Two in my sig line are 67's.

Ken

39Special

Thanks. Can you have a tiny mark or two in the details if the fields are perfect and all of the other criteria you mention are satisfied?

TomB

Yes, you may have flaws and imperfections in the field or even on the portrait.

39Special

Does this one have the look?

DJCoinz

That one looks pretty close...66/67 for sure.

Bochiman

Let's just say, for marks, I don't think this one would 67
(it does have great luster and eye appeal though...just that large mark

SeattleSlammer

gotta be better than a 66 but not as good as a 68

charley

No. Respectfully, John Curlis

Colorfulcoins

I think many of the posters have hit the high points - it has the "look" and booming luster. It those two are missing, unlikely you would get a 67 even if the technical grade is there.

Field marks. Generally you would not expect to find field marks at the MS67 grade.

Portrait marks. Some are ok, but not in the focal points - ear rim, cheek forhead. A few marks are ok in the hair...one focal mark can be ok if not distracting but two marks kicks the coin out of the MS67 grade.

Strike. Generally strong except on S mint coins where there can be some weakness in the margins.