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Well it may be over graded,what did you pay if you don't mind me asking?
$27.50
(( NGC 2010 P MS67 = $15 according to one price chart in a magazine, and according to the Official
Red Book for Franklin and
Kennedy halves a MS67 should be around $100, in MS68 is listed as RARE.))
Quote:I'll keep an eye out for
Kennedy halves and send them to you at face value if you like.
Thanks for the offer but I have plenty, I go through a few thousand a week. That is what started this journey of mine.
Here is a 1998D NGC MS67, A costly one at $51, yet I am learning a lot and that is the point of the expenditure. It will make be better and more informed in the future.
(( NGC 1998 D MS67 = $100 according to one price chart, and according to the Official
Red Book for Franklin and
Kennedy halves a MS67 should be around $150 - $350, in MS68 between $2000-$3500.))
Zoom-able closeup..
Notes: seen with 30X Loupe
- Weak neckline
- mark below o in God
- small dings at high point of hair directy above ear.
- small dent bottom of neck - center
- four small dings bottom of T in Liberty
- Small scratches under nose
- multiple dents/marks on rim
I am only talking the Obverse as that is were most issues are with Kennedy's unless it is the shield on the reverse and in this case the reverse is fine.
So this makes you wonder, the difference between MS67 and MS68 in business strikes of Kennedy's can be $1000's of dollars. The mint set strikes are not hard to find in MS68, business strikes however look to be very rare indeed in higher grades.
I bought a book called the "The Official
Red Book, A Guide Book of Franklin and
Kennedy half dollars: History.Values.Rarities.Grading
I am glad I bought this and in the future if they change the Half Dollar, I think the Kennedy's will be a great investment item for the future. I personally would like to see them put Ronald Reagan on the Half Dollar.
Back to the 1991D I found, it is one of the best that I have pulled out so what is the grade? I thought it much better but reality speaks wonders.
So it makes me wonder just how to do this properly. What I have noticed is that I will unlikely find anything above MS65 in circulated rolls. The contact marks and scraping from being rolled together are a killer and that does not even count the marks from the automatic counting machines. My 1991D would be lucky to make MS64, and most likely would fall between MS62 and MS63.
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see the following links,
A.N.A. Grading Standards for Uncirculated (Mint State) Coinshttp://coins.about.com/od/ANA-Mint-...initions.htmMS70Quote:
A coin graded MS-70 is the perfect coin. Has very attractive sharp strike and original luster of the highest quality for the date and mint. No contact marks are visible under magnification. There are no noticeable hairlines, scuff marks, or defects. Eye appeal is attractive and outstanding. If copper, the coin is bright, with full original color and luster.
Contact Marks: None show under magnification. • Hairlines: None show under magnification. • Luster: Very attractive. Fully original. • Eye Appeal: Outstanding.
MS69Quote:
A coin graded MS-69 has very attractive sharp strike and full original luster for the date and mint, with no more than two small non-detracting contact marks or flaws. No hairlines or scuff marks can be seen. Has exceptional eye appeal. If copper, the coin is bright, with original color and luster.
Contact Marks: 1 or 2 minuscule. None in prime focal areas. • Hairlines: None visible. • Luster: Very attractive. Fully original. • Eye Appeal: Exceptional.
MS68Quote:
A coin graded MS-68 has attractive sharp strike and full original luster for the date and mint, with no more than four light scattered contact marks or flaws. No hairlines or scuff marks show. Has exceptional eye appeal. If copper, the coin is lustrous and has original color.Contact Marks: 3 or 4 minuscule. None in prime focal areas. • Hairlines: None visible. • Luster: Attractive. Fully original. • Eye Appeal: Exceptional.
MS67Quote:
A coin graded MS-67 has original luster and normal strike for date and mint. May have three or four very small contact marks and one more noticeable but not detracting mark. On comparable coins, one or two small single hairlines may show, or one or two minor scuff marks or flaws may be present. Eye appeal is above average. If copper, the coin has luster and original color.Contact Marks: 3 or 4 minuscule. 1 or 2 may be in prime focal areas. • Hairlines: None visible without magnification. • Luster: Above average. Nearly full original. • Eye Appeal: Exceptional.
MS66Quote:
A coin graded MS-66 has above average quality of surface and mint luster, with no more than three or four minor or noticeable contact marks. A few light hairlines may show under magnification, or there may be one or two light scuff marks showing. Eye appeal is above average and very pleasing for the date and mint. If copper, the coin displays original or lightly toned color (which must be designated).Contact Marks: Several small; a few may be in prime focal areas. • Hairlines: None visible without magnification. • Luster: Above average. Fully original. • Eye Appeal: Above average.
MS65Quote:
A coin graded MS-65 shows an attractive high quality of luster and strike for the date and mint. May have a few small scattered contact marks, or two larger marks may be present. One or two small patches of hairlines may show. Noticeable light scuff marks may be seen on the high points of the design. Overall quality is above average and eye appeal is very pleasing. If copper, the coin has some attractive luster with original or darkened color, as designated.Contact Marks: Light and scattered without major distracting marks in prime focal areas. • Hairlines: May have a few scattered. • Luster: Above average. Fully original. • Eye Appeal: Very pleasing.
MS64Quote:
A coin graded MS-64 has at least average luster and strike for the type. Several small contact marks in groups, as well as one or two moderately heavy marks may be present. One or two small patches of hairlines may show. Noticeable light scuff marks or defects might be seen within the design or in the field. Overall quality is attractive, with a pleasing eye appeal. If copper, the coin may be slightly dull. Color should be designated.Contact Marks: May have light scattered marks; a few may be in prime focal areas • Hairlines: May have a few scattered or a small patch. • Luster: Average. • Eye Appeal: Quite attractive.
MS63Quote:
A coin graded MS-63 has mint luster that may be slightly impaired. Numerous small contact marks and a few scattered heavy marks may be seen. Small hairlines maybe visible without magnification. Several detracting scuff marks or defects may be present throughout the design or in the fields. The general quality is about average, but overall the coin is rather attractive. Copper pieces may be darkened or dull. Color should be designated.Contact Marks: May have distracting marks in prime focal areas. • Hairlines: May have a few scattered or a small patch. • Luster: May be slightly impaired. • Eye Appeal: Rather attractive.
MS62Quote:
A coin graded MS-62 will have an impaired or dull luster that may be evident. Clusters of small marks may be present throughout with a few large marks or nicks in prime focal areas. Hairlines may be very noticeable. Large unattractive scuff marks might be seen on major features. The strike, rim, and planchet quality may be noticeably below average. Overall eye appeal is below average. If copper, the coin will show a diminished color and tone.Contact Marks: May have distracting marks in prime focal areas and/or secondary areas. • Hairlines: May have a few scattered or a noticeable patch. • Luster: May be somewhat impaired. • Eye Appeal: Generally acceptable.
MS61Quote:
A coin graded MS-61 will have mint luster that may be diminished or noticeably impaired, and the surface may have clusters of large and small contact marks throughout. Hairlines could be very noticeable. Scuff marks may show as unattractive patches on large areas or major features. Small rim nicks and striking or planchet defects may show, and the quality may be noticeably poor. Eye appeal is somewhat unattractive. Copper pieces will be generally dull, dark, and possibly spotted.Contact Marks: May have a few heavy (or numerous light) marks in prime focal and/or secondary areas. • Hairlines: May have noticeable patch or continuous hairlining over surfaces. • Luster: May be impaired. • Eye Appeal: Unattractive.
MS60Quote:
A coin graded MS-60 will be unattractive, dull, or washed-out mint luster may mark this coin. There may be many large detracting contact marks, or damage spots, but no trace of circulation wear. There could be a heavy concentration of hairlines, or unattractive large areas of scuff marks. Rim nicks may be present, and eye appeal is very poor. Copper coins may be dark, dull, and spotted.Contact Marks: May have heavy marks in all areas. • Hairlines: May have noticeable patch or continuous hairlining overall. • Luster: Often impaired. • Eye Appeal: Poor.
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