1871 Seated Liberty Half Dime (Ngc) - Page 2

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SecretGlitch Valued Member United States 237 Posts	Posted 07/22/2013 9:48 pm I agree with PCGS, by the way. I'd give it an MS64, maybe with a +, myself. It's pretty amazing that someone else knew the past history of the coin. NGC seems to carry a bad reputation with this series, especially considering how they tend to auction at the previous grade-level value. But that's grading for you, a real subjective "science." Thankfully I have no personal investment with the coin. Report this Post to the Staff
BH1964 Bedrock of the Community United States 10982 Posts	Posted 07/22/2013 10:06 pm Not sure if we're conservative or NGC was VERY liberal on that one. Seems to be an example of NGC market grading it a 66 (saying the market should value it as a 66) because of the color/eye appeal. It would be interesting to auction it in it's current holder and see if it brings the $1200+ a true 66 should bring. ANA #R3154474 Report this Post to the Staff
SecretGlitch Valued Member United States 237 Posts	Posted 07/22/2013 10:22 pm I think 62 or 63 would be a fairly conservative grade and that's what most people guessed. But there's no denying NGC was liberal. This piece most certainly wouldn't get $1200 at auction IMO, but possibly up to $750-800. I hope some future owner holds NGC to their guarantee, but who knows if they'd actually fold and say they over-graded. Report this Post to the Staff
westcoin Pillar of the Community United States 9793 Posts	Posted 07/23/2013 12:06 am Funny how the coin came back to me here! Thanks for showing it SecretGlitch, a great coin as I remember, amazing how after I looked at something kept nagging me about it, like deja vu, and I had to go back into my brain's data base to locate the source of the deja vu feeling I was getting looking at it again after a few years. I look at a lot of coins at Heritage since they are down the road from me, and what better way to keep sharp than by looking at a ton of graded slabbed coins? Especially ones I normally would never see in hand at a show or a dealers store, having Heritage so close is a big plus for staying up on coins. Now I wish I had bought it! But I never thought of cracking out and sending to NGC. Somebody made some quick cash on this one. I think it might get $1200+ at auction from an internet bidder possibly, a reach, but with a coin this pretty and the reverse showing such a strong strike maybe. If you are planning to sell it let us know - I think Great Collections or Teletrade when the market is a bit hotter for sales, it might do really well. It really is a nice looking type coin. Thanks again for sharing it with us! "Buy the Book Before You Buy the Coin" - Aaron R. Feldman - "And read it" - Me 2013! ANA Life Member #3288 in good standing since 1981, ANS, Early American Coppers Member (EAC), Colonial Coin Collectors Club member (C4), Conder Token Collector Club member (CTCC), Civil War Token Society (CWTS) member, Liberty Seated Collectors Club (LSCC) & Numismatic Bibliomania Society member (NBS), USMex, Member in good standing, 2¢ variety collector. See my want page: http://goccf.com/t/140440 Report this Post to the Staff
SecretGlitch Valued Member United States 237 Posts	Posted 07/23/2013 01:17 am Like I said, I don't own it any longer. It's a fantastic coin, for sure, and its PCGS holder was the perfect place for it. I just thought it'd be interesting to gauge the reactions of the forum, and indeed, it turned out more interesting that I expected. I'm sure someone who is building a high-grade toned type set may appreciate it. Report this Post to the Staff
westcoin Pillar of the Community United States 9793 Posts	Posted 07/23/2013 01:41 am Ah well, thanks for the "Deja Vu" moment, haven't had that happen in a long time! That was fun! and someone is enjoying owning this piece today in that holder with that grade slapped on it. "Buy the Book Before You Buy the Coin" - Aaron R. Feldman - "And read it" - Me 2013! ANA Life Member #3288 in good standing since 1981, ANS, Early American Coppers Member (EAC), Colonial Coin Collectors Club member (C4), Conder Token Collector Club member (CTCC), Civil War Token Society (CWTS) member, Liberty Seated Collectors Club (LSCC) & Numismatic Bibliomania Society member (NBS), USMex, Member in good standing, 2¢ variety collector. See my want page: http://goccf.com/t/140440 Report this Post to the Staff
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