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Bedrock of the Community
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I bought this 1855-O Seated Half for MS62 retail money. As you can see it's in an ICG MS64 holder. I want to get her into an NGC or PCGS holder as a 63 (at least :)) What do you think? Better chance at NGC or PCGS or does it make a difference? What about the obverse "toning" spots that look like the start of corrosion? Comments/advice appreciated.    |
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Pillar of the Community
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I'd go with PCGS since I expect the chance of success is about the same at PCGS and NGC and the PCGS holder would probably enhance resale value more. The toning spots look like toning only; I would have no concern about potential corrosion.
Looks like a fully lustrous, frosty MS coin with minimal marks and a solid strike; beautiful and very pricey in this grade! I'd be surprised if it didn't at least get that '63. Make sure you report back on your result!
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Pillar of the Community
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Very nice Seated Liberty Half!  I would have no problem sending that coin in for a TOP III TPGer.  Edited by oih82w8
01/25/2012 11:31 am
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Bedrock of the Community
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As you were told on another forum, you can send it to PCGS and try a crossover and if it won't cross you can get it back in the same ICG holder. I believe you can specify MS-63 as a minimum crossover grade. Then it will crossover as long as it grades 63 or better. If you send it to NGC it will have to be as a regular submission and it will be broken out and treated as a raw coin which could mean the possibility of a lower grade or even a details grade.
Edited by Conder101
01/25/2012 5:23 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
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Thanks for the comments. I found out NGC only accepts cross-overs from PCGS so they're not an option for now. After an in-hand review, and assuming I don't see anything wrong, she'll go to PCGS with an MS63 minimum. I would even prefer an ANACS slab to ICG, so if PCGS doesn't cross it at 63, I'll go with ANACS. I know, I know. It's about the coin, not the slab.  Can't wait to see it in-hand. |
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Bedrock of the Community
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Here's my in-hand pics. She has excellent luster that I can't really capture in my images. The strike looks very strong.   |
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Rest in Peace
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Oughta cross at 63, anyway. I take it that purplish color above the shield is a image artifact.
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Pillar of the Community
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that's an MS-64 coin. ICG got it right. The reverse is beautiful- probably a technical MS65. I've seen lots of silver classics in MS-64 holders that look on par with your piece.
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Pillar of the Community
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Absolutely amazing a coin 150+ years old looks like this. Stunning!
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I don't think it'll cross over 63 - what few marks there are, are in relatively prominent positions. The value essentially doubles from 63-64, so they're going to be cautious.
Is that a clash in the reverse shield, from the obverse one?
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Bedrock of the Community
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Is that a clash in the reverse shield, from the obverse one? Might be a clash but not likely from the obverse shield, they aren't opposite each other. |
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Bedrock of the Community
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What's in the reverse shield doesn't show nearly as much in-hand. Not sure what it is but it's "in" the shield and not on it.
I realize a straight cross to an MS64 is not likely. The luster is very strong, as is the strike, so if no surface problems are found a 63 is what I hope for (that's my min. on the submission). It'll be a few weeks....
I'll follow what when the results are available. Thanks for all the comments!
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Posted 01/24/2012 11:15 pm
