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 morgandude I would suggest that you get this lovely lady TOP III TPG certified as soon as practical. ANACS is the least expensive, no clubs to join, but their holders are not attractive (to me) at all, but they would authenticate it. You could submit it through an authorized dealer to PCGS (preferred) or NGC. It looks good to me, but I am far from an expert, especially on the Bust Series. Edited by oih82w8
12/17/2012 11:48 am
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If your goal is to sell then PCGS is preferred followed by NGC. with the anomaly shown on the rim of the fourth photo it may have some damage (possible jewelry mount) that would result in a details grade. Have you verified it is silver? Many fakes of there out there.
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where do you see damage on the rim edge?
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What looks like edge damage I believe is really the cellophane wrapper the coin resides in (IMO).
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It could be a reflection but what I see is below the eagle on the rim of the fourth photo.
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I have since taken this coin out of the wrapper and found out that the edge looks suspect.  |
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That's just how the edge of a genuine Draped Bust dollar should look. Those symbols are laid down at the end of each half of the edge lettering.
I'm thinking B-9 BB-166 for the die marriage, but the cellophane and angled pics is making some of the diagnostics tough.
I'll say it forever: keep these beauties out of slabs!
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I wouldn't buy something like that raw. The chinese make these all day long
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That coin is not the rare 1799/8 variety. It is the 1799 7x6, B-9, BB-166, R-1 (the so-called APOSTROPHE variety) you can clearly see the 'apostrophe' (die crack) after the final "S" in States.
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I'll say it forever: keep these beauties out of slabs! The market demands slabs for maximum value. A slab is practically a must for this coin if you ever plan on selling it online or in an auction. |
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Morgandude- These early dollars are tricky to grade but I would say VF details. Philadelphian and g048406 have the variety attributed. I concur with the recommendation of the others to slab it, especially if you plan to sell it, since it will provide an extra level of comfort to prospective buyers. Mkman123 makes a good point and argument for this as well. You have received good advice on the advantages of different TPGs. In general PCGS seems to command slightly more $$ with NGC a close second (on average). Here is my 1799/8 overdate for comparison.  Good luck! |
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I can't grade these at all, but I am envious. :-)
Nice Coin.
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It appears genuine on my first impression. If your goal is to sell it, yes, TPG certification is a must. A must anyways! swcoin.ecrater.com
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How soon they forget! Remember the 1800 dollar we all helped authenticate and grade right here on this forum? The one that sold, raw, for $11,500 just 11 days ago? Not including buyer's premium? Compare that to what any slabbed example gets at Heritage! https://goccf.com/t/134798What the TPG's really sell is fear. Fear of counterfeits, fear of being cheated. When collectors come together on a forum like this, to teach and learn from each other, we can put each other's fears to rest, and the slabbers will have nothing to sell but their plastic. Sorry for the soapbox. |
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why do you think it will get the details grade?
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Posted 12/17/2012 09:17 am
