Buy the holder, not the coin?

ajaan

Opinons on this coin. Is it really a MS66 in your opinion? I say why I think it is not a MS66 later.

1935 Canadian Dollar

coinkat

I saw this one too and while the fields are remarkably clean, either the plastic or George V got the sharp end of something that prevents a 66. Further, there just seems something alittle unnatural about the look of the coin and that could just be the lighting. I am not impressed to the point where I would consider it an upgrade.

worldcoinguy

I dont know enough about the series to offer meaningful comment, but personally I am not a fan of the blast white coins. I like to see at least a tiny sign that it has 'lived' for the past 80+ years.

dan8402

It looks like poor George was stabbed in the Jugular multiple times, probably something that should preclude a 66.

JZrarities

If that's an MS-66,,
...So's Mine.

PCGS Old wrap-around holder...
(sorry for the washed out pics, too much luster)

ajaan

Look just below George's ear. Is that a scratch? I agree, he has been jabbed in the jugular. I don't see how this got into a MS66 holder.

SYRACUSIAN

What is the difference in value between a 65 and a 66 on this?



The seller has a superb NFLD 1909 MS66 RD cent, the kind you would expect to see in bosox's set.

ajaan

The Trends value for a 1935 $ in MS65 is $600. No value given for MS66.

percyb

<< <i> either the plastic or George V got the sharp end of something that prevents a 66. Further, there just seems something alittle unnatural about the look of the coin and that could just be the lighting. I am not impressed to the point where I would consider it an upgrade. >>



I think they meant MS 56.

Doogy

one has to remember that 'hits', even to the prime focal areas, are just one of several grading criteria categories that PCGS and NGC (as well as others) look at. Looking at the totality of the coin, i'm not surprised that this made MS66: clean fields, strong luster, and a clean overall reverse. I've seen US coins look worse than this and still get MS66.....yeah, I know each coin series is graded a little different due to their inherent differences, but I'll bet this would still be an MS66 would you want to cross it to one of the American 'big 2'

The American grading services seem to turn a blind eye to dipping, as long as it is properly done and neutralized and the luster 'booms' as a result of it. I think this is a prime example of booming luster that they love to see.

wybrit

I'd sure like to see more than that crummy picture to justify any criticism of what level of MS the coin is. I've taken pictures of my coins where a phantom scratch appears in the image, but upon retaking the picture, the "scratch" is no more. Don't always believe the pictures.