Posted 01/04/2023 6:45 pm
I disclaim I can't fully tell from the photos what marks are on the coin vs. on the flip.
That said, from my eyes it looks like the obverse may have a contact hit in the field to the left of the King, while there also appears to be 2 hairline hits on the reverse fields. If those marks are indeed present, I could see ICCS upholding the original MS-64 cert.
Of course, it also depends on your intentions for the coin. If planning to re-sell and doing a bulk ICCS submission, and if you think in-hand it could kick-back a 65, then give it a shot. If you're keeping it regardless, then does it really matter?
While on the topic though, the other factor about ICCS going forward: is Scott grading solo, or are there others grading there too? Historically I found some inconsistencies between the grading opinions of Brian and Scott, with obvious recognition that Brian's opinion reigned supreme. It's always good to have that second set of eyes for those types of checks and balances, but I don't know if ICCS has that now following Brian's passing...
That said, from my eyes it looks like the obverse may have a contact hit in the field to the left of the King, while there also appears to be 2 hairline hits on the reverse fields. If those marks are indeed present, I could see ICCS upholding the original MS-64 cert.
Of course, it also depends on your intentions for the coin. If planning to re-sell and doing a bulk ICCS submission, and if you think in-hand it could kick-back a 65, then give it a shot. If you're keeping it regardless, then does it really matter?
While on the topic though, the other factor about ICCS going forward: is Scott grading solo, or are there others grading there too? Historically I found some inconsistencies between the grading opinions of Brian and Scott, with obvious recognition that Brian's opinion reigned supreme. It's always good to have that second set of eyes for those types of checks and balances, but I don't know if ICCS has that now following Brian's passing...
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