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The 98o is not worth it in my opinion. Worth $30 to $40.
The 03 is worth about $50 to $60 so it depends on how much you paid.
just mt opinion
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Pillar of the Community
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The 1903 looks strong and is valuable in high grades. I think it would grade 64 with a shot at 65 so may be worth submitting.
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They both appear solid, as to value to grading fees that is up to you.
My guess ms64 with a shot at 65 if the luster is there for the 1903 (I can't tell by the image), and 63 for the 1893.
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well my grading skills are off. I figured they were in the AU55 to MS60 range.
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That mm can't get much higher can it?
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The 1903 looks to be AU-55 and the 1898 looks MS-64.
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Thanks everybody, great site!
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Ech - that 1903 seems pretty well coated in mint frost I only see a couple chatter marks on the left field plus one small scratch on the cheek. Coin seems weakly struck which is not atypical for that date.
You're usually right but why for this coin do you think he's only AU-55? I suppose the pictures might not be conveying the actual luster but overall he sure looks comparable luster-wise to that 1898 which is shot with the same camera.
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Keep in mind, unless I miss my guess we're looking at scans and not photographs. That means the rules for luster in a photograph do not apply. Consider, the darkest areas in these shots are the same areas one would see "washed out" the soonest in a photograph, and conversely the brightest areas are those which would be in shadow. Although fenton is absolutely correct in assuming weakness of strike in 1903-P's - the hubs were rather worn by that point - all the same, the combination of hints make me think the '03 has seen a little circulation. I suspect that a TPG would err on that side in their interpretation. The '98 is more likely Uncirculated, IMO. To answer the OP: No, these probably aren't worth the cost of TPG grading. Nice coins, yes, but worth such an investment? Probably not. @ufans: Nope, the MM can't get much higher.  With that said, if you look at VAM-17 I think you'll see one even higher. |
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Thanks again everybody I am looking to move all my silver just wasn't sure if grading would help.
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Pillar of the Community
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I'm really curious about that 1903 I'll offer to reimburse your incurred grading cost if you get him graded and post the result
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fenton no reason to reimburse me for the grading. I have $0 invested in my coins so will be sending it out just for kicks. I know you have to be member for some grading services but it seems that ANACS is open to everyone, are they ok?
Thanks
Bobby
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Sure ANACS is great they have excellent standards now
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My personal rule of thumb is if the coin has a value of over $200, then I would submit it or, if it's an important variety worth certifying. Don't get me wrong, those are very nice coins!
As mentioned, if you would like to holder them, ANACS would be the most cost effective.
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