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Toned 1881-S Morgan Dollar For Grading And Opinions
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Old Post Posted 05/11/2025  12:23 am
PCGS shows a population of 225,000 (!) Morgan 1881-S coins grading MS-65 or better. I wouldn't consider sending this one in based on what the pictures show.
Forum: US Classic and Colonial Coin Grading

1854 Three Dollar Gold Under Consideration
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Old Post Posted 05/10/2025  11:34 am
Here's a coin I'm thinking of adding to my collection. What grade do you think it deserves, and what are your thoughts on quality and eye appeal?


Forum: US Classic and Colonial Coin Grading
 
Who Can Report Positive Results From Selling At Auction?
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Old Post Posted 04/28/2025  12:30 am
There were lots of generic gold and silver coins which I sold for melt+. The potential auction lots are PCGS and NGC certified collector coins. Two of the best are an 1889-CC double eagle in MS-62 and an 1856 Flying Eagle cent in PR-63.
Forum: US Classic and Colonial Coins
 
Who Can Report Positive Results From Selling At Auction?
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Old Post Posted 04/25/2025  11:41 pm
So far I've contacted Heritage and Great Collections; both companies are interested. GC has estimated a slightly higher value for the set. My initial estimate for total value is looking a bit optimistic. Maximum total proceeds is likely to be closer to $140K.

Both companies say they would evaluate the coins for upgrade potential and possibility for CAC approvals. Any coins that upgrade or sticker could obviously attract higher bids.

I will discuss seller's fees with both companies. Obviously I'd prefer to minimize those fees and the firm with the lower cost will have an edge when it comes time to make our decision.
Forum: US Classic and Colonial Coins
 
Who Can Report Positive Results From Selling At Auction?
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Old Post Posted 04/18/2025  05:09 am
Hello all,
I've been asked to help liquidate a collection of certified US coins. I'd guess individual coins are worth from $1000 to $30,000 each. Total value should exceed $200K.

Can anyone report on their positive results from selling through Heritage, Great Collections, Stack's, etc.? I'd really appreciate hearing from experienced sellers.

Thanks!
Forum: US Classic and Colonial Coins
 
1842 Coronet Eagle (PCGS Vs You) Not My Coin
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Old Post Posted 04/13/2025  11:45 pm
Looks like a legitimate MS coin to me. Liberty's hair and the eagle's feathers appear to have intact mint frost, with no obvious rub. Some slight muting of luster in the fields, not incompatible with a mint state grade. Contact marks would limit it to a 62.
A very appealing $10 Liberty I'd be proud to own!
Forum: US Classic and Colonial Coin Grading

1855 Three Dollar Gold (Ngc And CAC Vs You)
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Old Post Posted 03/29/2025  9:18 pm
Obvious luster loss in the obverse fields suggests AU-58 would be the highest possible grade. However, lots of early gold coins with similar luster quality get into MS slabs. Eye appeal is very good. I'd agree that NGC MS-62 is likely.
It's a lovely coin regardless. The reverse is especially nice.
Forum: US Classic and Colonial Coin Grading
 
1891-CC VAM-3 Morgan Silver Dollar
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Old Post Posted 03/28/2025  01:17 am
Looks MS to me, with strike weakness over the ear. CC Morgans are usually well-struck but softness over the ear isn't rare.
Looks like a solid MS-63. SEGS may say 64 or even 65. Nice Spitting Eagle regardless.
Forum: US Classic and Colonial Coin Grading
 
1877 IHC - What A Beast!
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Old Post Posted 03/25/2025  9:45 pm
PCGS has the value for an MS-65+ RD example at $51,500. The Eagle Eye PhotoSeal and CAC stickers might help this awesome coin exceed even that amount.

Regarding that 1856 Flying Eagle on Hibid: lack of certification is a red flag. When a key date like this is offered raw there is usually a reason. Some kind of "altered surface" problem wouldn't surprise me.
Forum: US Classic and Colonial Coins
 
The Goal: 25,000 Rolls Of Nickels (All Searchers Welcome!)
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Old Post Posted 03/25/2025  8:42 pm
I got one of those mail solicitations for donation that contains nickels. To my surprise one of the four coins was a 1942-P war nickel. Roll hunting for silver hasn't been productive lately. Maybe the solution is to just wait and have random silver coins delivered in the mail!

Forum: Coin Roll Hunting
 
1856-S $3 Gold Coin!
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Old Post Posted 03/14/2025  3:07 pm
ANACS would be your best choice for low-cost authentication. With a likely grade of "VF details, cleaned" I'd expect a sale price of maybe $700. If it graded problem-free (unlikely) it could fetch $1000 or more.
Forum: US Classic and Colonial Coin Grading

1875-CC Twenty Cent Piece - You Vs ICG?
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Old Post Posted 03/01/2025  4:25 pm
If the other 1875-CC you posted makes VG-8 this one has to be F-12 at least. I guess the obverse might have some surface contamination but otherwise the coin looks problem-free. If you buy it perhaps you could send it to PCGS for their conservation service. Or, you could crack it out, treat with acetone, and keep it raw or submit to PCGS and see how they like it.
Forum: US Classic and Colonial Coin Grading
 
1875-CC Twenty Cent Piece - You Vs PCGS?
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Old Post Posted 03/01/2025  11:16 am
Strong rims and visible denticles suggest VG to me. Surfaces look original and eye appeal is nice. It's an attractive example.
Forum: US Classic and Colonial Coin Grading
 
1858 (Small Letters) Flying Eagle Cent For Grading
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Old Post Posted 02/28/2025  8:45 pm
Looks like certified XF-40 examples have been selling at auction in the $150-190 price range. Your purchase has lots of surface marks, impaired eye appeal, and less than XF detail. I agree you paid too much. For a similar price you should be able to find a better example.
Forum: US Classic and Colonial Coin Grading
 
Pre-1933 Gold XRF Test Results With Ag ?
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Old Post Posted 02/28/2025  8:12 pm
I think I read somewhere that native California gold typically contained over 90% gold, mixed with silver and copper. Each batch of gold used for coinage would be adjusted down to 90% fineness by adding copper. The resulting coins would all have correct gold content plus variable levels of silver and copper.
Forum: US Classic and Colonial Coins
 
1864 2 Cent Piece (Small Motto) For Grading?
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Old Post Posted 02/09/2025  7:33 pm
First impression was MS-63 RB, but I'm wondering about IT in UNITED. Looks like possible damage. Hopefully a filled die or other as-struck feature. How does this area appear in-hand, with magnification?
Forum: US Classic and Colonial Coin Grading

1882-S $20 Liberty Head Double Eagle - Grade Request
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Old Post Posted 02/08/2025  3:26 pm
I notice lumps on the obverse stars. Liberty's profile is very weak by the nose. Overall look seems off.
What is the weight? A high-grade double eagle should weigh very close to 33.4 grams.
Forum: US Classic and Colonial Coin Grading
 
1868 1 Dollar Gold Is This Real
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Old Post Posted 02/04/2025  04:58 am
Apparently 1868 is the most common date for counterfeit gold dollars. This one might be real gold. I'd check it using XRF which my local coin shop would do for free.
Forum: US Classic and Colonial Coins
 
1897 Indian Head Cent For Grading
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Old Post Posted 01/26/2025  6:11 pm
Good coin to pass on to a young collector. If you want a problem-free example with comparable detail it should only cost a buck or two.
Forum: US Classic and Colonial Coin Grading
 
1844 Half Eagle In NGC Slab: Grade Opinions And Comments Please!
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Old Post Posted 01/24/2025  01:20 am
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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