What would this grade at?

[Scott99]

I know mint state grading is near impossible through images, but I would like to get a rough idea of where it would grade at.

[Maineman750]

A rough guess is easy...MS68

[jcuve]

I don't see why it wouldn't go MS66 or higher. Hard to photograph that in-hand eye appeal. It's nice as are the pics.

[liveandievarieties]

I'd say MS66 or better, but above MS65, it's anybody's guess what the TPGs will do.

[copperlover]

I would say definitely MS67+ . The only Flaws I saw was the steps and spots on the obverse which would detract from the appeal.

Lucien

[engine823]

Would it really be profitable to slab something like this? Just curious.

Shannon :)

[Brad]

They look like 68's from the pics, but there is no telling what TPG's would do and it is hard to grade from pictures. MS66RD+

[jallengomez]

Would it really be profitable to slab something like this? Just curious.

Shannon :)

For this particular year and mint, no. It's a nice coin, but it's not going to get the 69 needed to make it a profitable slab. With that being said, I've slabbed coins before just because I liked them even though I knew they wouldn't be profitable.

[pman860507]

Its also a good way to preserve the condition of the coin. Nice find. I would go 67 or higher depending on luster. I think it has a slight weak strike or it would be higher.

[rlm's cents]

I would guess 67. As for slabbing it, I paid $18 for my 68. Good luck getting a profit from that.

[Scott99]

Thanks everyone. Wasn't really looking to slab it, just a reference point for other BU cents I may come across. :) I appreciate everyones input!

[Maineman750]

Scott...a good reference would be to buy some common slabbed dates on eBay....most can be had for a couple of bucks if you watch carefully. I guess the TPG would be more your preference.

[jallengomez]

Scott...a good reference would be to buy some common slabbed dates on eBay....most can be had for a couple of bucks if you watch carefully. I guess the TPG would be more your preference.

That's excellent advice. That's what I did. I've actually picked up examples of some of the circulated grades for .99 cents apiece on Ebay.

[Scott99]

Thanks, I'll look into doing that. Only graded coins i've seen in person has been proofs by a grading service i've never heard of.
I'll browse around ebay. :)

[joeturbo26]

When I first opened the photos, I immediately said 67, then I realized I found myself saying... TPG will undoubtedly say 66.. the longer I looked at it, I can only imagine what it looks like in hand... I can imagine the look and I am confident IT IS 67+ but I would bet the grading fee it comes back as a 66 LOL

INCREDIBLE photos by the way, what did you use?

[BadThad]

Looks to be at least 67 RD.

[BadThad]

Its also a good way to preserve the condition of the coin. Nice find. I would go 67 or higher depending on luster. I think it has a slight weak strike or it would be higher.

An even better and cheaper way is to buy an airtite holder.

[pman860507]

An even better and cheaper way is to buy an airtite holder.

I can't disagree with that. Some people like to have a grade beside it to instead of oh look at this really nice coin. It could be between MS66 -MS-68. Its all a matter of preference

[Scott99]

INCREDIBLE photos by the way, what did you use?

My digital camera thru my amscope with axial lighting for the larger images. Thanks!

Thanks all!
I tried comparing mine to graded 03d and cant really tell thru pictures.
Whats an inexpensive date to get 65-68 for? I know anything above those will be expensive. Lol