Did I Get A Good Deal?

Hi Farstaff,

Sorry. IMHO I feel that the second half dollar is badly damaged and wouldn't be worth more than bullion price. The coins reverse goes beyond toning and has progressed into surface damage. If possible, I would return the coin ASAP..

catman

Wow !, The first one has a really nice obverse. Has a few hits on the reverse about 1/2 way up. looks ok.
The second one. I really do hope that is a bad scan. the obverse looks damaged and the reverse looks like it was exposed to something or damaged.I am certainly not one to criticize but I would see if they have a refund policy on the second. $395.00 is a lot to loose or spend on hopes of an "investment" coin.
I hope it works out well for you.

I had an auction I won a few years back and asked some friends their opinion. they said to politley email the seller explain your concern. and very nicely ask if they would consider just cancelling the sale, leave NO feedback and YOU pay their selling /listing fees. the seller was very nice and agreed.

good luck

The reverse on the 49-d looks almost like shellac. Perhaps it was stored in an album with acidic paper before it was encapsulated. At any rate it is damaged. I would take the others advice and return them both as I don't feel either one merits the grade assigned. It is good advice to stay with a top rated TPG service. You can usually get some good advice here, prior to buying, if you want in the future. Mike

Hi, end of roll toning is a good possibility in light of the clean edge. ICG is known to overgrade Moderns. I think they are trying to lose that reputation however. See if they back their grading on a re-submittal. They have been around a while, maybe the damage worsened after it was slabbed. I only own one ICG slabbed coin, and it is a colonial.The main issue is that you are happy with the coins! Mike

Description
1949-D 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines PCGS. Sharply struck and highly lustrous, with bright surfaces that are essentially untoned and only have a few scattered abrasions and luster breaks. The detail on the bell lines is amazingly clear and full.(#86654) (Registry values: N991)

Previous Prices from Heritage Auctions
Lot Date Grade Service Realized
Sale 384, Lot 3571 Saturday, September 24, 2005 65 PCGS $1,265.00
Sale 383, Lot 877 Monday, August 1, 2005 65 PCGS $460.00
Sale 383, Lot 876 Monday, August 1, 2005 65 NGC $517.50
Sale 383, Lot 875 Monday, August 1, 2005 65 PCGS $460.00
Sale 65055, Lot 24402 Sunday, May 29, 2005 65 PCGS $747.50
Price Guide*
Grade Coin World
(Trends) Numismedia
Retail Numismedia
Wholesale Numismedia
NGC (nmn) Numismedia
PCGS (nmp) Coin
Universe
64 --- $170 $136 $120 $125 $200
65 --- $1,170 $935 $820 $850 $1,000