1836 Gobrecht

Here is a link, Thomas:

http://seateddimes.yuku.com/topic/4128

Let's all see who answers it.

Well, let me share a story.
A Gobrecht coin, a so-called, non-existent proof, was on exhibition in Manchester, NH. Something like an XF-45 or so.
John Frost, who knows his stuff, bought it and took it out of the holder. Mis-labeled in his opinion.
His explanation was most convincing, as it was an example of how specialists in a series can trump
the graders at a TPG. In John's opinion, it was a proof.
Thomas, at the risk of offending the CCF, DO NOT DO ANYTHING MORE until further opinions come in.
This is one small case in which the combined talent of the members of the CCF is not up to the task.
I certainly am not, but I'll point you into the right direction to find you answers.
If I have to, I'll write to John directly.
Sadly, his job takes him on the road a lot, overseas, and I have trouble reaching him.
That is why I posted on the online Liberty Seated Journal.

Think as you will BH1964. We hold different opinions.

You, Thomas, are the OP, which = Original Poster.
Are we all getting too crazy for you?
Sit tight - you have a very nice and valuable coin.
We will get to the bottom of this.

1. If you are an NGC or ANA member then NGC will accept it for grading directly from you. If you are not a member of either, it would need to be submitted to NGC through an authorized dealer.
2. NGC would remove it from the PCGS holder after they confirm it is genuine. NGC would then assign a numeric grade.
3. No need to ever send it back to PCGS unless you decided to have it put back in a PCGS holder. That is your choice and may or may not have any effect on value. One step at a time.

As far the "Liberty Seated Collectors Club", of which I am a member, and John Frost? That's completely up to you. I don't know what matthewvincent is up to but be careful. Other than USPS Registered Mail to PCGS, NGC, or CAC I would NOT send this coin to anyone or meet anyone in person except in a known bank/financial institution.

You can't be too careful. I'd keep the coin in a safe deposit box in a bank. Your coin is valuable but hundreds are known to exist. The demand drives the value and even with artificial color, it would be valued at $8,000 to $12,000.

Lastly, there are coin doctors who would "work on" your coin in an effort to get it in a problem-free holder, possibly doubling or even tripling it's value. I would not go that route. I would try NGC and maybe even re-submit to PCGS.

Good Luck!

send it to NGC and see what their take on it is! NGC won't steal your coin, etc, they have graded coins worth much more than this. Just be sure to inusre the coin and all so that post office employees, etc don't steal it.

Wow! What a great gift to receive from your grandfather! If you are in no hurry, you may want to put in safe deposit box and just gather more information from here, the Seated Liberty folks and even talk directly to the auction houses about your situation. My opinion: gathering information makes one more knowledgeable and may clarify your next steps.

Regardless of what you do, I think it is wonderful that your grandfather gave you such a gift!