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That is a great strike. Thanks for pointing that out. It's funny that you mentioned that because I really didn't pay much notice of that until you said something. The Philly Mint did quite a remarkable job of striking coins at this time, and I must admit this coin does have quite a nice strike. |
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If the luster is strong, I wouldn't be surprised seeing it in a PCI MS63 holder. Looks 62 though and maybe even 61 with subdued luster.
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I'll put pictures of the slab up here within the next day. I think you guys might be in for a shock!  Edited by Prethen
01/23/2012 10:26 am
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I have a few 2¢ pieces in PCI holders, they are all vastly over graded an AU that is really a VF, and an EF that has corroded surfaces that should have probably net out no more than F-15. Hope they didn't call this one an MS-64. or even an XF, which it is clearly neither. "Buy the Book Before You Buy the Coin" - Aaron R. Feldman - "And read it" - Me 2013! ANA Life Member #3288 in good standing since 1981, ANS, Early American Coppers Member (EAC), Colonial Coin Collectors Club member (C4), Conder Token Collector Club member (CTCC), Civil War Token Society (CWTS) member, Liberty Seated Collectors Club (LSCC) & Numismatic Bibliomania Society member (NBS), USMex, Member in good standing, 2¢ variety collector. See my want page: http://goccf.com/t/140440 |
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As long as the services (PCGS or NGC) give the marks a pass, and not count it as damage and put it in a genuine holder, they should put this in a MS60 or MS61 holder...my opinion of course. I don't know how I plan on selling this at some future point, but this holder can definitely hold back on the value. There is really no rub on the high points on either side of this coin. The fields do have plenty of marks that could easily occur due to being banged around in a bag.   Edited by Prethen
01/24/2012 08:47 am
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I wonder if it was silently net graded for cleaning or damage.  |
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I wonder if it was silently net graded for cleaning or damage. Agreed, which is perhaps why I'll never break this coin out. The only thing I can think of that could be hidden is a rim file, but I don't see any evidence of that or other type of damage (other than the hits you already see) on the coin. Very perplexing grade. |
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They might not understand grading or they didn't look at it. But it was a long time ago and maybe far far away from the looks of the holder.
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Back in the PCI green tag days they were known for pretty decent grading and these holders generally are respected. It's weird.
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Yet another reason why I tend to snag those old, Futura-typefaced PCI slabs whenever I see one. AU50 money for that? All day, every day, as many as you'll sell me. Even if your images are masking slight rub (and I don't think they are), it's a flight of fancy to go below 58 for that coin. Quote:
I wonder if it was silently net graded for cleaning or damage. That's the only explanation I can think of, but they were Details grading coins back then, too, if I recall correctly. I've seen red labels in that typeface. |
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I'd certainly buy that coin any day for AU50! It's a beauty, congrats on the acquisition.
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