In Your Opinion Would this MS64 Mercury Upgrade
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I would say no, but I admit I am far from an expert and I will patiently await the experts opinions here so that I may learn also
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64FB to 65FB is quite a score ($4250 to $25,000). I wouldn't think so with the few ticks and grazes it has. A 64+ is only a 20% jump but don't see it having well above average or superior eye appeal.
Hard to judge from the photo but I suspect it may have been dipped one too many times.
Given the enormous spread in price for each grade, my guess is that if it is close to upgrading that it has been tried multiple times already.
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The scratch on the neck on obverse keeps it from an MS65 grade in my view. It certainly appears to be Gem BU with super luster, but Superb CH BU more accurately describes it. Its probably been submitted a number of times so the money has probably already been wrung out of it in who knows how many submissions.
The coin seems to have very attractive dazzling, lustrous surfaces, really clean fields, and I would suspect cartwheel luster as well - just like I like them. No toners that look like they came off a junk pile or run over by a truck for me. I would wager its a real blazer to view in hand......I do feel its PQ for MS64 and would price it at the higher of CDN Bid + 50% or PCGS MV (plus 15% tack on if CAC). Would love have it in my case at a show. This coin certainly is an illustration of Investment Grade Quality.
Perhaps it has a chance at MS64+. Please show a photo of it in its TPG holder.
Solid 64FB. In a good day, you might get 64+FB
With the spread between 64 and 65, I'd submit it as reconsiderstion, you have a very small downside and a pretty big upside. That way, if it doesn't upgrade at all, it'll stay in its current holder and you'll have to pay a small fee for the submission.
I think it had a good shot at 65 and I crack and resubmit Mercury dimes at PCGS all day long. That line on the bottom of lady libertys neck looks raised to me. Looks like it has a good strike and luster otherwise.
Let us know what you end up doing!
They're not going to guarantee a $25,000 coin unless they're certain but might be worth 1 spin.
I like it as a 64
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I vote no.
Thanks everyone ! I was close to buying it, but only if it upgraded to + I seen every ones point of view and decided not too.
Without a doubt! Crack and send into pcgs express. Please let us know your results.
If that is a scratch on Liberty's neck, then I strongly doubt an upgrade.... That decision really requires an 'in hand' evaluation... I see you passed on it... tough decision, but it truly would be a gamble. Cheers, RickO