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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Your explanation explains it well, no reason not to slab them, please post the grade when they come back :)
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Valued Member
 United States
75 Posts |
I most definitely will post pictures when they come back. I have a submission that I am waiting on right now. I am like a kid waiting on the tooth fairy! I can't wait to see the grade they give them! Here is what I submitted: (4 Free Vouchers) 1914 BN Beautiful Lincoln Cent 1964 Lincoln Cent 1964 D Lincoln Cent1974 S Lincoln CentSecond Submission: (sent off together) 1962 D/D (Variety) Washington quarter 1963 Washington quarterThese I pulled from uncirculated sets. Now I will have something to compare the other Jefferson's that I have :) 1962 Jefferson nickel (Hopeing for FS) 1962 D Jefferson nickle (Hoping for FS) 1963 Jefferson nickel (Hoping for FS) As always I appreciate you guys taking time out of your day to spend talking to me. :) Sincerely, Miss Tammy
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Moderator
 United States
56855 Posts |
If you feel the need that you "must" send them in use ANACS they charge the least. I honestly do not think you will make your costs back. John1 
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
94367 Posts |
Sorry, but you're wasting your money if you submit these.
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Pillar of the Community
 Canada
5404 Posts |
Use the submission money and buy a neat old already certified Classic Coin . Agree with the above comments , not a good use of financial resources . But , that said your coins , your rules ! You are the only one who has to be happy ! There are many reasons ,( this is one ) of why the grading services got rich! Good luck with your submission .
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Valued Member
 United States
75 Posts |
Thank you guys so much for the suggestions on my previous post. :) And yes, you guys are absolutely right, coin grading companies are rich because of us lol.
I also appreciate you guys looking out for me, I know that coin collecting in most cases can be an expensive hobby... Mainly I am testing the waters of a lake I've never swam. Like with any hobby, and even professions it takes many years and even decades to gain valuable knowledge, have a keen eye for cherry picking and knowcwhen to stike when an opportunity presents itself self. One day I hope to gain that eye (possible a 3rd eye lol). After my cancer surgery coin roll and coin bag searching helped pass the time and not focus on the csncer. Its been 8 months since my surgery and believe me it's still helps pass the time when I have it lol, and it still helps me keep my mind off the caner. I have a different outlook on life,and coin collecting has keeps me sane. So from time to time I may show my appreciation by slabbing them for safe keeping and my viewing pleasure lol :)
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Moderator
 United States
56855 Posts |
Good luck with your recovery. John1 
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Pillar of the Community
United States
7636 Posts |
Generally speaking, the smaller the coin the more perfect it needs to be to score a high grade at the THG.
Any marks will distract from the grade. That is a fact.
The 68-D has what appears to be a dig/scratch on Lincoln's forehead. The 54 has some marks on the cheek that are distracting. The only coin that might be slab worthy is the 46-S .... it is absolutely beautiful and might make 66 or 67 on a good day.
Please remember that coins like this were saved in quantity during the roll craze of the 1950's and 60's and are still being found and sold off by heirs of the roll collectors from that period.
Be very, very selective with what you decide to submit. Don't waste your money.
Good luck on your submissions! Keep us posted on your results!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
600 Posts |
The excitement of looking through tons of unsearched rolls of old pennies is something only coin nerds like us can appreciate. Do you have any reference material/books to look up coins in? Even something as simple as the Red Book will help you identify some of the things to look for. Its only like $9 on Amazon and might help save you from spending the money for certifying a coin worth 50 cents. Some others here may be able to recommend cent-specific books with lots of info on dies, errors, doubling, etc.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
10635 Posts |
Quote: I have a different outlook on life,and coin collecting has keeps me sane. So from time to time I may show my appreciation by slabbing them for safe keeping and my viewing pleasure lol :) While I agree with everyone's suggestion that this is a cost-losing venture, I understand you have a very special relationship with your coins. Had I the funds and rapport you have with your coins, I dare say I might follow your lead and have special coins stabbed as well. You are doing this completely for yourself, and I say, go for it! No one here is judging you one way or another. I am glad you shared your story with us. Thank you. We are most happy to have you as part of our family! 
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
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i agree with all the comments here but would add that if you have coins you feel are worthy or may come back with a surprise grade to hit a big one that you run it by CCF for assessment. not everyone agrees here on many coins but they can give you an overall opinion on the coins viability to pull the grade that makes sending it off worth it. I would not use a TPG to find a winner for me especially when you have hundreds of years of experience on this site to draw from first. once you have a general consensus on a coin here you can then make a better judgement as whether its worth it for you to send it in. CCF doesn't always get it right but then again TPG's dont either. remember we are looking at a photo and you have the coin in hand. anything can affect what we see here. Angle, lighting etc can all hide defects, surface issues and other anomalies that you or a TPG see if they rotate the coin under the best of lighting conditions. Good luck hunting and hope you find a winner! thats the fun part
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Valued Member
United States
442 Posts |
I'm with John1. If you must submit low value coins, consider ANACS. I use them for my collection of modern commemorative dollars. I don't like how much room the OMP takes up in my safe. I never plan to sell them, but I do want them preserved and protected for future generations. I like the ANACS slabs because they include a description at an angle on the top. Much easier to find the coin I want in a 20 coin slab holder. If I want to show a friend the Civil War commem, it's easy to look down and see the 1995. Not pull one out, nope, pull one out, nope. Is that a silly reason to pick one TPG over another, maybe. But as said before, they are also much cheaper. Especially if you hit one of their specials. One just ended June 30th. 10 US coins, any type, any date, with free return shipping for $109. $10 for any additional coins. I sent in 20 coins for $209 + $9 to have one error attributed. No submission fee per sheet, no membership to pay. They were coins I would never send to the big two, because they just aren't worth that much. You can submit your email on their website to get the "Insider" specials. They will email you upcoming or current one. Usually have one every other month. 180 year old gold British sovereigns that I just sold on ebay, yeah, those would go to PCGS or NGC.
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Valued Member
United States
442 Posts |
I was just on their website. I see they extended that special to the end of July.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4989 Posts |
The 1946-S is rather extraordinary. I could see that in a 66 or 67 holder. Others are not worth grading.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
19969 Posts |
46S- 65RD 68D - 65/66 64 and 54 - around 65RD
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