What Do You Think Of This PCGS 1859 Indian Head Cent?

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Paul Bulgerin Pillar of the Community United States 3098 Posts	Posted 11/05/2014 11:55 pm I have a mint state 1859 Indian Head cent currently at NGC awaiting grading. My fingers are crossed. I was looking at 1859s on ebay and saw this PCGS coin graded MS-64 with a CAC sticker, but it has a large scratch on the reverse and a not tiny mark on the cheek. I'm surprised it made MS-64. Do people think this is an accurate grade? Thanks for your opinions. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1859-Indian...em4189f36369 Paul Bulgerin Report this Post to the Staff

YoshiRules Pillar of the Community United States 602 Posts	Posted 11/06/2014 12:37 am 1) Scratches on the holder? 2) Scratches on the coin and it's grade would have been higher if they weren't there? Report this Post to the Staff
Debrajc Pillar of the Community United States 4211 Posts	Posted 11/06/2014 02:26 am It definitely looks like the gouge is on the cheek, not the holder from the picture. Not worth the grade or the $'s he is asking in my book. Report this Post to the Staff
kanga Pillar of the Community United States 5825 Posts	Posted 11/06/2014 07:21 am Illegal listing. Doesn't show BOTH full sides of the holder. Scratch on the cheek is NOT enough to keep it from being a -64. Scratch on the reverse is NOT enough to keep it from being a -64. But both together ... that's another story. Price for a CAC -64 is okay BUT not with the two digs. Edited by kanga 11/06/2014 07:22 am Report this Post to the Staff
ExoGuy Pillar of the Community United States 4415 Posts	Posted 11/06/2014 07:42 am IMHO, the marks should rule out a CAC sticker. Technically, it may be a 64, but the marks are too detracting to my eye for that asking price. I'd spring for $300 or so. I've see more eye-appealing AU's for less money. Report this Post to the Staff
SsuperDdave Moderator United States 23522 Posts	Posted 11/06/2014 09:16 am Quote: Doesn't show BOTH full sides of the holder. The listing shows them for me. I don't think this coin qualifies as Uncirculated. The scratches are inconsistent with Mint handling. Report this Post to the Staff
kanga Pillar of the Community United States 5825 Posts	Posted 11/06/2014 6:14 pm Now I see both sides but this morning I didn't. Don't know why. Report this Post to the Staff
ExoGuy Pillar of the Community United States 4415 Posts	Posted 11/06/2014 6:31 pm Mornings can be tough ... I try to avoid looking at coins for a few hours past sunrise. Report this Post to the Staff
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