Ike Specialists.... is this one worthy of a slabbin?

Tdec1000

I have a hard time grading these above a 65.... this is a 1976 D Ty2. Thanks Tom

braddick

Chatter and reeding marks keep this one out of the GEM category, I'm afraid.
Nice luster though.

I wouldn't think it was worth grading.

Tdec1000

I have seen much worse in 65 holders....The luster is much better than the picture shows.... Probably not worth it then. Thanks Brad!

cladking

This date comes nice or it might make it.

sumdunce

A bit too much chatter... I would say MS65 at best, especially how tough they have been grading Ikes lately.

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19Lyds

IMO, no.

The coin, although nice, might grade out at an MS65 and the MS66 versions of this coin are only about $90.

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Tdec1000

<< <i>IMO, no.

The coin, although nice, might grade out at an MS65 and the MS66 versions of this coin are only about $90. >>



Thanks, as always. I really appreciate your opinions.

Tom

cladking

<< <i>

Thanks, as always. I really appreciate your opinions.

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It looks like a mint set coin. I think if you looked at about 40 1976 mint sets you'd find a nicer one.

Tdec1000

Thanks Cladking!!

Rampage

I say MS64 at best.

19Lyds

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Thanks, as always. I really appreciate your opinions.

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It looks like a mint set coin. I think if you looked at about 40 1976 mint sets you'd find a nicer one. >>



Although this is highly possible, a lot of the mint sets have been picked over. Out of the many that I have looked at (and I'm always looking ), even MS65 is tough anymore.

sinin1

how can you grade a coin through the wrinkled mint cellophane?


I vote in the ms64-65 range as well

not sure your definition of 'worthy of slabbin?'


can probably buy one on eBay for slabbin costs

19Lyds

<< <i>how can you grade a coin through the wrinkled mint cellophane? >>



If you look at enough of them its not really that difficult.

Most have severe chicken scratching near the edges which basically are annealing marks not taken out by the weak strike.
Annealing marks are killers for the IKE coins plain and simple although a certain amount of luster can diminish their effects.

The cheek area is another typical area for annealing marks and some are simply to large to ignore, luster or not. Had they dialed up the pressure just a smidge more, then the coins produced would have been of much better quality and the set itself more acceptable.

Tdec1000

I think the large size of the photo too blows the small hits out of proportion.

golfer72

Looks like full bell lines though.

blueifalcon

Not a big Ike fan and probably wouldn't slab one, unless it was very special. However, I received a few proofs in the mail not too long ago, put on some gloves, and held them individually. I must say that when u hold an Ike, you feel real weight. I sort of enjoyed that feeling and every once in a while take one or two out just to caress. I'm thinking of making one a pocket piece.

19Lyds

Morgan/Peace Dollar Weight = 26.73 grams

Copper Nickel Clad Eisenhower dollar Weight = 22.7 grams

40% Silver Clad Eisenhower Dollar Weight = 24.6 grams

Pound for pound, the Eisenhower weighs more than the Morgan or Peace simply because you get paid less per pound.