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Valued Member
United States
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So I'm in the process of going through all my change( a few hundred bucks) and sorting them by date. So far I only got through the pennies and these are the only good things I found: 1984 Rainbow toned 2004 rainbow toned 1973 D proof 1982 rainbow toned 1950 wheat 1941 wheat and my favorite a 1958 D Wheat cent looks in AU-BU condition! Should I get it slabbed to increase value?  |
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Rest in Peace
United States
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 I don't know if getting it slabbed will increase its value -- although it probably couldn't hurt. I think I'd do it just to protect the coin. |
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Valued Member
 United States
99 Posts |
What's the best company to go through for grading? NGC?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Nice finds Kingcoin! Unfortunately, the 1973 D isn't a proof. It would have an S mintmark if it was. Then, it would also have to have a mirror field. You know one when you see one!
You should probably post pics of the 1958D wheat so we can see if it should be slabbed. I dont think it would increase the value though, since there are a ton of coins just like it not slabbed on the market.
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Valued Member
United States
99 Posts |
a 1958-d Wheat NGC MS67 sold for $108.31 just now on ebay. I'll get pictures up in the morning. |
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Valued Member
United States
99 Posts |
I'r probably a horrible grader but I'm thinking this is in MS66- MS67 condition
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Am I missing something here? You are searching through change and you think you have a Mint State (an uncirculated coin)66-67. That would be a great find! Although it probably is high AU grade not worth slabbing. Post a picture and I'm sure we can help you with a close grade and value.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Kingcoin, firstoff I must applaud your enthusiasm. :-) Before running off and getting anything slabbed (remember that slabbing never "increases the value" of a coin -- despite what some people would want you to think -- it merely certifies its grade as independently verified) I would take the time and read up a bit on the hobby and get yourself familiarized with grading. A magnificent book on this subject that I would recommend reading cover to cover (or at least completely all the way through the introductory material as it's a great primer to all things numismatic) is "The American Numismatic Association Grading Standards for United States coins 6th ed" (ISBN13 978-079481993-4) which you can pick up at a local Barnes & Noble for about $17. This price is, coincidentally, about the amount that PCGS, NGC and ANACS charge for their basic service per coin. I'd also strongly recommend that you get yourself a 10x jeweler's loupe or other magnification apparatus as many of the details that are entangled in grading Mint State coins are very tough to see with the naked eye, and because of this you'll find that it's most often quite hard to get coins any higher than MS-63 out of pocket change. Good luck and happy hunting! |
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Rest in Peace
United States
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 , Kingcoin! Quote:and my favorite a 1958 D Wheat cent looks in AU-BU condition! Should I get it slabbed to increase value? Quote:
I'r probably a horrible grader but I'm thinking this is in MS66- MS67 condition It's always nice to have someone on board with a sensahooma. Quote:
What's the best company to go through for grading? NGC? BFCG - Just send it to me wrapped in a $20 bill, and I'll put it in a nice plastic holder with whatever BS grade you want*. *MS71 and higher grades are $50. |
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 United States
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I agree that your energy is noteworthy ... but politely suggest that before you spend any money to slab a circulation found LWC ... show some photos here first.  Then we can help you. David |
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Valued Member
United States
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1958D Bu rolls are really common and can be had for $10-$20 on ebay. Nice finds though. |
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