Home› U.S. Coin Forum
Options

What do you think of my new Jefferson? GRADE POSTED!

CommemKingCommemKing Posts: 2,202 ✭✭✭✭✭
in U.S. Coin Forum
Bought it raw real cheap a few weeks ago. Looks even better in hand. Opinions? Guess the grade.



GRADE POSTED







1 1 30333324 4021 1943-S 5C MS67+ USA POP 8/0






image

Comments

  • Options
    clarkbar04clarkbar04 Posts: 4,928 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Looks awesome, I'll say 66.
    MS66 taste on an MS63 budget.
  • Options
    davewesendavewesen Posts: 5,869 ✭✭✭✭✭
    it either looks much better in hand - luster / eye appeal or you won the grading lottery
  • Options
    seanqseanq Posts: 8,579 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I also like it as a 66, maybe a 66+ if the color in hand is off the charts.



    The strike is a little weak judging by the complete lack of step detail and the pock marks on the cheek (which are typically flaws in the planchet that were not smoothed out by the soft strike). However the fields are super clean and free of contact marks, especially on the obverse. I give it a 65 for strike and a 67 for surfaces, so a 66 overall.



    Sean Reynolds

    Incomplete planchets wanted, especially Lincoln Cents & type coins.

    "Keep in mind that most of what passes as numismatic information is no more than tested opinion at best, and marketing blather at worst. However, I try to choose my words carefully, since I know that you guys are always watching." - Joe O'Connor
  • Options
    david3142david3142 Posts: 3,426 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I grade it gorgeous! I also guessed 66 but the previous comment caused me to look it up. That is a spectacular raw purchase and submission result. How much did it cost and where can I find that dealer?
  • Options
    rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
    The obverse is well struck but the reverse Monticello is very mushy.... Cheers, RickO
  • Options
    keyman64keyman64 Posts: 15,456 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I guessed 66 or 66+ and then I looked it up. WOW!
    "If it's not fun, it's not worth it." - KeyMan64
    Looking for Top Pop Mercury Dime Varieties & High Grade Mercury Dime Toners. :smile:
  • Options
    DennisHDennisH Posts: 13,964 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I'm thinking 65 because of strike.
    When in doubt, don't.
  • Options
    jerseycat101jerseycat101 Posts: 1,341 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I don't grade this series much, but as alluded to earlier, the reverse is extremely weakly struck. I'll say 65+.
  • Options
    bolivarshagnastybolivarshagnasty Posts: 7,350 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Originally posted by: DennisH

    I'm thinking 65 because of strike.


    image



    edited to add... Looked it up. Consider it an early Birthday gift. No way that grade is that mushy on the reverse.

  • Options
    CommemKingCommemKing Posts: 2,202 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I bought it from Fairfield's Coins in Fort Wayne for under $100. We both thought it had a shot at MS67 so it was a reasonable price. I hit the graders on the right day. I'm serious when I say it looks better in hand. The thing just glows with color and luster.
  • Options
    CuKevinCuKevin Posts: 1,690 ✭✭✭✭
    I would've graded it a 66+ shot 67. I wouldn't have stretched for the extra plus.
    Choice Numismatics www.ChoiceCoin.com

    CN eBay

    All of my collection is in a safe deposit box!
  • Options
    johnny9434johnny9434 Posts: 27,531 ✭✭✭✭✭
    ms 65
  • Options
    coinkatcoinkat Posts: 22,795 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I will not look up the grade- it is an attractive coin. I suppose I either do not appreciate all the ins and outs of this series or how the TPG view these coins.



    And this statement is predicated on my own submissions- including some that did very well and those I thought would do well and did not.

    Experience the World through Numismatics...it's more than you can imagine.

  • Options
    mirabelamirabela Posts: 4,973 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Really pretty.
    mirabela
  • Options
    WalkerfanWalkerfan Posts: 8,976 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Originally posted by: johnny9434

    ms 65




    image



    Great eye appeal, decent surfaces and soft strike.

    “I may not believe in myself but I believe in what I’m doing” ~Jimmy Page~

    My Full Walker Registry Set (1916-1947)

    https://www.ngccoin.com/registry/competitive-sets/16292/

  • Options
    FullStepJeffsFullStepJeffs Posts: 1,874 ✭✭✭
    It must look amazing in hand.



    Therefore, please let me know when it will be up for auction.



    It might look good with it's cousins here: http://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/publishedset.aspx?s=10624



    Good Catch. I was wondering who made the population grow.



    Steve

    U.S. Air Force Security Forces Retired

    In memory of the USAF Security Forces lost: A1C Elizabeth N. Jacobson, 9/28/05; SSgt Brian McElroy, 1/22/06; TSgt Jason Norton, 1/22/06; A1C Lee Chavis, 10/14/06; SSgt John Self, 5/14/07; A1C Jason Nathan, 6/23/07; SSgt Travis Griffin, 4/3/08; 1Lt Joseph Helton, 9/8/09; SrA Nicholas J. Alden, 3/3/2011. God Bless them and all those who have lost loved ones in this war. I will never forget their loss.
  • Options
    georgiacop50georgiacop50 Posts: 2,909 ✭✭✭✭
    Haven't looked it up but from the comments I guess it's 67+?



    Fairfield is a nice bunch of folks.
  • Options
    mannie graymannie gray Posts: 7,259 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Looks like a 67 to me.
  • Options
    lordmarcovanlordmarcovan Posts: 43,218 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Very nice. I like the toning. I dunno on the grade guess. 66 or 67, I suppose.

    Explore collections of lordmarcovan on CollecOnline, management, safe-keeping, sharing and valuation solution for art piece and collectibles.
  • Options
    drei3reedrei3ree Posts: 3,430 ✭✭✭✭
    It's a solid 65 with a shot at 66 for color--if the graders are in a good mood.

    PS: "Buy the coin, not the plastic!"
  • Options
    CommemKingCommemKing Posts: 2,202 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Grade Posted:



    Line #?



    Item #?



    Cert #



    PCGS No.



    Description



    Grade



    Country?





    1 1 30333324 4021 1943-S 5C MS67+ USA

  • Options
    rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Wow... great catch... Congratulations.. Cheers, RickO
  • Options
    OldIndianNutKaseOldIndianNutKase Posts: 2,700 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I would have graded it 65+. 67+ would have to have a much sharper strike, especially on the reverse. Great color........maybe PCGS is considering color now?

    OINK
  • Options
    ashelandasheland Posts: 22,705 ✭✭✭✭✭
    image

    My YouTube Channel

  • Options
    david3142david3142 Posts: 3,426 ✭✭✭✭✭
    OINK, I feel like I've pointed this out to you before. PCGS has ALWAYS considered color. It is in their grading guidelines.
  • Options
    davewesendavewesen Posts: 5,869 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Originally posted by: david3142
    OINK, I feel like I've pointed this out to you before. PCGS has ALWAYS considered color. It is in their grading guidelines.


    and it's positive or negative impact on eye appeal..

Leave a Comment

BoldItalicStrikethroughOrdered listUnordered list
Format
SpoilerCodeQuote
Heading 2Heading 1
Emoji
:):D:(;):/:o:s:p:'(:|B):#:*<3o:)>:)
Url
Image
Align leftAlign centerAlign rightToggle HTML viewToggle full pageToggle lights
Drop image/file
Home • U.S. Coin ForumComment As ...