I think it has a REAL GOOD shot to cross - how about you?
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Judging by these shots, taken with the same camera, same lighting - everything being equal, including Reverses, do you think the coin has a shot to cross at the same grade? Thanx.
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I would say yes as its generally mark free and not out of line for a 66.
I think PCGS missed the nasty mark on the top of washingtons forehead/hair!!
& 67 Washingtons to go by - I think it does!
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<< <i>so it looks to me like that PCGS coin will not cross into an NGC holder >>
<< <i>Judging by these shots, taken with the same camera, same lighting - everything being equal, including Reverses, do you think the coin has a shot to cross at the same grade? Thanx. >>
First off (and admittedly a nit), everything wasn't equal, or the background would have been the same color/exposure.
That said, I think the coin stands a chance to cross and see no reason to doubt your assessment. However, pictures are hardly enough to be able to make that assessment -- heck, even in-hand, it wouldn't be easy unless you knew how (presumably) PCGS was currently grading them (I don't) and if you intend to crack the coin out first (you never said).
Bottom line: Comparing 500 pixel obverse pictures of 66's is hardly enough to form a strong opinion, and I don't care who you are. You have the coins and likely more experience than most/all of the responders to answer the question.
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No. I've not tried to cross it over before.
I have a box of 20 various Type set aside as bonafide candidates
that I've scrutinized and feel are worth the effort (and expense).
It looks familiar because I've posted a similar question with these
same two coins before though.
I usually do well crossing at the same or higher grade but NEVER
do I EVER crack any certified coin out. Not Once. Nope - No Way
Smudges seen on either holder are ON the slabs - not the coins.
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The cheek nearest the mouth seems to appear to have a rub or some kind of contact something- Then right in front of the mouth in the obverse field there appears to be some contact... The NGC washington hair looks better struck; Will it cross? I would say no- PCGS seems to be a little tougher than NGC on washies... but Boom- You are the expert
cross it!
The coins are both very solid 66s.
As such, I see no reason for the coin NOT to cross succesfully but
I would NOT send it in raw, having cracked it out the NGC slab, under
ANY circumstance.
While the PCGS coin IS a Quality piece, the NGC coin, IMHO is the
better of the two specimen.
I've done quite well crossing NGC to PCGS, however coins I send in
have all been hand picked (cherrypicked) & submitted IN THE SLABS.
Crossing NGC gets very tight and especially difficult in MS 67 as it's
been my experience that PCGS 67 silver Washington (32-64) have
a certain "look" to them as opposed to NGC 67.
Experienced Washington Quarter collectors/ Registry set builders -
people that submit and "make" PCGS 67 Wash Qtrs, KNOW what I
mean by "that certain look". Coins really need to be Original, un -
dipped and have really clean (hit-free) surfaces w/ outstanding luster.
Crossing 66 and under isn't all that difficult but by no means a sure
bet however trying to cross to PCGS 67 is a completely different
Ball Game. JMHO - FWIW!
It boils down to Strength of strike, luster, Original surfaces AND
Eye- appeal. That's my "take" on this subject & this series.
The 62-D in PCGS 66 is a very tough latter day semi-key of relatively low population.
As such, in PCGS 66 the coin sells for a considerable premium as opposed to an NGC 66.