Home Is it Good? Is it Very Good? Is it Fine? Is it Very Fine? Is it VF or XF? Is it Extremely Fine? Is it Almost Uncirculated? Is it AU or MS? Is it MS-60 or MS-63? Is it MS-63 or MS-64? Is it MS-64 or MS-65? Is it Red-Brown or Red? | Is it MS-64 or MS-65? The coveted MS-65 is by definition a "gem" coin. In a random selection of MS coins, there may be only one coin, which is so eye appealing that it immediately catches your eye. This is a gem coin. Coins which make this grade are few and far between. Buyers of MS-65's should be very picky. There should be no carbon spots large enough to see without the aid of a magnifier. The strike should be very close to full. The eye appeal should be exceptional. In the images above, the MS-64 actually looks nicer due to differing luster of the chosen examples. the MS-65 has virtually no marks and a full strike. The MS-64 is a high-end example, while the MS-65 is an average example for the grade. Each coin has it's own particular attributes: luster, strike, eye appeal, marks, etc., all of which influence the grade. Experience is a great teacher for grading. I would suggest using the images of the individual coins in Eagle Eye's inventory as a grading set to gauge future purchases by. After awhile I'm sure you'll get a good feel for what is and what is not expected for the grade. Color: BN: BROWN. No trace of RED. RB: RED & BROWN. Varies from a small trace of RED to a small trace of BROWN. A percentage of RED may accompany the designation. RD: RED. No trace of BROWN. | ||
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