Test Your Ike Skills-1971 S

This is a direct comparison of that MS68 from PCGS. Notice the overall sharpness of the Strike on all of the devices and extra definition in the hair. Not to mention the similar scratch to the field under the Y. The Reverse is a no brainier as mine goes without a single mark. Solid definition in the craters. And the MS68 has multiple scratches and Nick's in the devices. There's a huge one in comparison on the breast of the eagle that takes away attention to the weak struck right wing and highly visable scratch under the 2nd T in STATES. Luster will be the deciding factor here IMO.

The tiny ones under the left wing? Not noticeable to the naked eye. This was shot through a 10x loupe. Again, not implying it will come back a 68. However if it's a 65, I'll be shocked.

Ya photos of any quality make it hard to judge. It shows on a 68 from PCGS that clearly looks flawed. In hand, maybe it's a completely different story. I'm not great with grading and appreciate the input either way I mean he'll, a 65 is still decent for a silver Ike. It'll be of value for my son if not for me so oh well. I'm not saying anybody is wrong or right, it's just a good learning experience for all of us to judge photo grades better and myself to judge in hand appeal of a coin this large. Thanks guys it's boxed up for ANACS in the morning. I will be sure to let everyone know how it goes either way.