1884-CC Morgan You Vs PCGS

MS-64. Nice eye appeal, although not enough for PL.

65

The obvious ding on Liberty's jaw doesn't help.
No wear, but the patina has been rubbed on some of the high points.
A few hairline scratches sufficiently deep enough to be seen on the reverse, under the patina.
Some light scuffs, both sides.
Slight loss of hair detail over Liberty's ear - must be a light strike in this area; I can't see any wear, and luster seems to be undisturbed at this point.
Strong luster obvious, showing from under the patina: I have not seen this very often.

An attractive coin,
TPG may be tempted to grade higher to have a happy customer, (and thus repeat business), but
MS-63, (nearer to 64 than 62).

I will take a stab 65

64 here also. Photos are too grainy for me to designate a PL.

Guess its time for the reveal, and I agree it is next to impossible to determine PL from these pictures. I do believe this one does look closer to a 65 than 64

64 still seems to be a bit too high, to my eye.

In defense of TPGraders:
It must be remembered that they have a few distinct advantages, when examining a coin for grading.
1. They get to examine the coin naked, hand held.
2. They don't have to worry about sometime less than perfect on screen pictures.
3. They can move to coin to see it under various angles if incident light.
4. They have the advantage of the use of a good quality 10X loupe.
5. They don't have to see it under the screen of the plastic of the slab.
6. They may be tempted to grade higher, to have a happy customer, with the greater probability of repeat business.


Nevertheless I really enjoy the challenge of grading other members' coins, so that I can enhance my own grading skills.
So keep 'em coming.