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My niece is taking my advice and sending them to anacs for grading. I'll see if I can update this thread when she gets them back.
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can't wait for the next update.  |
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Good luck!  |
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wow, what an incredible score! ha! that's great!!  |
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I had the opportunity to evaluate the coins in hand, under the microscope, measured diameters(17.6mm) and thicknesses (1mm)
Weight for each was 4.18grams. Specific gravity test was close at 16.92 but even a minute error in the calculation can account for this. No signs of pimples or tool marks in the deep area of the neck (usually found on counterfeits). I am convinced that they are genuine. As for grade I noted that both coins were well struck, slight rub to the Indian's cheek and jawbone. Slight rub on the upper part of the eagle's wing on reverse. Some hairlines in the fields but not crossing onto the devices I believe are from light circulation. I gave them a 2 hr. acetone soak, patted dry and placed in flips ready to be sent to ANACS. I helped my niece complete the submission form, provided safe shipping supplies and just waiting for her to send them off, tier 15 day service. Guess I'll see them in another month. My determination was Genuine AU-58. I'll update when they come back.
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10/27/2025 5:43 pm
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Thank you for the update. |
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This is an update we are all looking forward to seeing. |
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Great story. It also demonstrates that for some the cost and time to go through everything is far greater than that to evaluate and sell them. I recall the cost it was to empty my Mom's house and the weeks beforehand to donate and empty rooms to reduce the cost of the trash removal company to get stuff out of the house to sell it. Usually the price of the house exceeds the value of the collectibles most have. However, when I spoke to auctioneers, I was told to get the most money for collectibles and other items of some worth (furniture, etc), it is best to start the evaluation and auction process a year before one has to clear out a house for a new owner or even to just show well a house.
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UPDATE: My niece just got the coins back from ANACS. I had them both at AU-58 and genuine. ANACS graded the 1915 at AU-55 straight and the 1927 came back as AU-58 (cleaned).
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That's great!
Are they keeping them?
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Thanks Smat45. My niece isn't really a coin person but her dad is. I suggested she gift them to her dad for his collection or at least hang onto them for a while to see if the value increases. She seemed a bit disappointed with the grades but I told her not to look a gift horse in the mouth. Be happy that they are genuine!
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She seemed a bit disappointed with the grades hehehe...I hate it when I find a Thousand dollars  You're a good mentor smat |
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That is so cool! Thanks for the update.
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Excellent! Thank you for the update.  |
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Uncirculated American Silver Eagles 
