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| 1844 Half Eagle In NGC Slab: Grade Opinions And Comments Please!
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Jaobler
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 Posted 01/24/2025 01:20 am
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This coin has significant luster loss in the fields which would suggest an AU-58 grade to me. However, the high points don't show any visible wear or the color change I'd expect if the coin circulated. The strike is very strong and there are many small (but no large) contact marks. NGC settled on a grade of MS-61.
BH1964, the obverse line is pretty straight. I'd suspect it represents a die scratch rather than a crack.
Thanks for your comments! |
| | Forum: US Classic and Colonial Coin Grading |
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| 1882 CC $20 Gold Liberty
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Jaobler
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Posted 01/22/2025 1:55 pm
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Certainly looks genuine, with enough wear to take it into VF range. Uniform surface color suggests cleaning to me, although there don't seem to be any serious scratches or other obvious signs of mishandling.
I agree the purchase agreement should include a certification step to ensure the buyer gets a legit coin. As noted, a genuine example is a very desirable coin, even at this level of wear.
Please let us know how it turns out, and good luck!
edit: just noticed the angled photos which show surfaces that suggest an ex-jewelry piece. Still a nice coin for your collection, if confirmed genuine and priced right. |
| | Forum: US Classic and Colonial Coin Grading |
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| 1817/3 Capped Bust Half Dollar O-101
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Jaobler
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Posted 01/22/2025 1:48 pm
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I'd venture VF-30. Surfaces look good to me and eye appeal is likewise very nice.
Love this issue because of the awesome overdate. Someone posted another example a few months back that had damage or strike defect which partially obscured the overdate feature. Adam126402's coin really shows what the date should look like. Congrats on a fine addition to your raw collection! |
| | Forum: US Classic and Colonial Coin Grading |
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| Rainbow Mercury Dime NGC Slab MS67, Really Uncirculated?
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Jaobler
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Posted 01/22/2025 1:43 pm
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I'd like to trust major TPGs unconditionally but based on years of experience that just isn't the case. I could accept that this coin is uncirculated although I'd have to look for complete, uninterrupted luster across fields and devices before I'd be really confident.
It's my understanding that strike quality doesn't officially affect grade until your reach gem levels, i.e. MS-65 and above. I don't care how attractive the toning is, for a coin with this much strike deficiency the maximum possible grade should be MS-65. The grader can throw a star or plus on the slab if they really like the eye appeal.
Maybe I'm just behind the times..... |
| | Forum: US Classic and Colonial Coin Grading |
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| Costco Gold. Fact Or Fiction?
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Jaobler
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Posted 12/12/2024 12:48 pm
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OK, this time I couldn't pass up the deal.
Spot price of gold yesterday was about $2720. The Costco price was $2699.99. With the executive Costco membership I supposedly get 2% cash back on all purchases. I paid with a credit cart that supposedly gives me 4% cash rewards on all purchases. Assuming I'm not misunderstanding the discount terms, my net cost of this 1-ounce bar should be:
$2699.99 - $54 - $108 = $2537.99.
I'll have to wait almost a year to get my Coscto rebate and I'll have to pay off the credit card in full next month, but maybe I did OK. It's a nice-looking bar, anyway.
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| | Forum: Precious Metals and Bullion - Gold, Silver, Copper, Platinum |
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| 1866-S Liberty Double Eagle, With Motto
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Jaobler
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Posted 12/06/2024 3:57 pm
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The NGC grade is XF-45. The strong remaining luster would suggest a higher grade of 53 or even 55 IMO. However, Liberty's portrait has a slight glossy appearance which doesn't look quite original. There are no obvious hairlines scratches, but perhaps the obverse was buffed with a jeweler's cloth at some point. The 45 grade probably represents some net-grading by NGC.
Thanks for the comments!
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| | Forum: US Classic and Colonial Coin Grading |
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| 1873 Open 3 Gold Double Eagle
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Jaobler
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Posted 11/30/2024 03:22 am
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The closed 3 1873 is scarce and valuable in mint state, while the open 3 variety is about the most common Type 2 double eagle. If this were the closed 3 variety perhaps certification would make sense.
Assuming the first obverse photo is at all accurate, this coin has severe marks. The two crossed scratches in front of the face look like graffiti. Based on my experience sending gold coins to PCGS I can't see them giving this coin a pass.
I'm seeing MS detail, damaged, scratches, and/or graffiti. |
| | Forum: US Classic and Colonial Coin Grading |
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| 1893 $1 Morgan Silver Dollar #2
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Jaobler
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Posted 11/21/2024 10:45 pm
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| Busy surfaces with lots of small marks and enough parallel obverse hairlines to indicate cleaning. Certified AU examples have sold recently for close to what you paid. Seems like you can do better for about the same cost. |
| | Forum: US Classic and Colonial Coin Grading |
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| Nashua Coin Show - Morgan Dollar 1887
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Jaobler
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Posted 11/18/2024 12:27 am
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| It's the luster quality that stands out as a problem. If you compare this Morgan to a certified coin in, say, NGC or PCGS MS-63 grade, the luster differences should be apparent. Try a side-by-side comparison with a reference Morgan next time you are tempted. You should be able to determine whether the potential purchase has a defect. |
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