Rattler Lincoln: regrade candidate?

39Special

Ok, here's a coin I posted some pics of earlier. It's a PCGS MS65RD in a rattler holder. I've taken a few more with different lighting and settings, this is as good as I can do with the equipment I have. The coin is an absolute blazer, gorgeous red color with full mint bloom on both sides. I own a lot of early Lincolns but the pop of this one is really amazing, it looks like it was minted yesterday. There are some hits on Lincoln's portrait as you can see in the pictures, but the fields are very clean overall with nothing major to either side. The streaks in the right obverse field are actually toning, probably from an old album. The reverse looks like a 67RD, it's incredible. So, does this coin have enough to merit a 66RD? Would you send it in for a regrade?I keep hearing how much of a premium PCGS puts on luster/eye appeal these days, and this one certainly has that. Thanks for your time and opinions!

AUandAG

What is the grade now? You are looking for a pretty lofty grade. Coin would have to be
graded on it's merit and with those obverse hits, I'd say no 66. Let's see what others would have
to say...
bob

ricko

Looks MS66 at best to me... maybe some Lincoln experts will think differently. Cheers, RickO

drwstr123

Here's a 66RB:

OneCent

Nice coin dwstr123!

Here is my 1926 "Rattler" 65 Red:

39Special

Nice coin OneCent. I'd say yours looks like a 66RD; do you think so or do you think it's properly graded as a 65? I've seen so many 66RD's with hits these days that don't have near the eye appeal of either of our 65RD's, but who knows what the graders say. I like the rattler holders but I'd sure prefer the coin in a 66RD holder!

coinman420

i say its 65RD.

2bits

In my most Humble opinion ,,its over graded by a point now .

MS-64 Red

WaterSport

Just sent in one IMO better than that and it stayed a MS 65. I think because you have to have a HECK of a strike like drwstr123 66 R&B. Save your money.

WS

39Special

Thanks for the opinions guys, I think you're right, it's a nice 65RD but not quite up to 66 caliber. It sure has great color; keeping it undisturbed in its rattler holder should help it stay that way.

jdimmick

The first coin which i posted on yesterday has nice full red color, but is a 65 , not an upgrade candadite!

The last coin posted looks like it has potential depending on those filed marks??

OneCent

<< <i>Nice coin OneCent. I'd say yours looks like a 66RD; do you think so or do you think it's properly graded as a 65? I've seen so many 66RD's with hits these days that don't have near the eye appeal of either of our 65RD's, but who knows what the graders say. I like the rattler holders but I'd sure prefer the coin in a 66RD holder! >>



Thanks. No, I think that my 1926 is a very solidly graded 65. I am fine with that.

LeeG

65RB:

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Arizonadesertrat

I also vote 65RD. A dealer in Tucson told me that a full roll of these was recently slabbed in in MS65-66 RD. I purchased a PCGS-graded 66RD for $350 earlier this year. At this price, I would not consider it financially worthwhile to send a 65RD in for regrading, even if it came back a 66RD.

clackamas

65RD is the correct grade. 0% shot, from what I can see at an upgrade.

DRUNNER

65RD . .and a super hammered strike from what I see of the "O" in "ONE" one the reverse . . .

Nice coin . . . .

Drunner