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I Bought A 1908-S Penny. Is It Worth Sending It To PCGS?

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 Posted 07/25/2015  7:55 pm Show Profile   Bookmark this topic Add dmalivecn to your friends list Get a Link to this Message Number of Subscribers
I bought a 1908s Penny in coin show today.
I want to have it sent to PCGS. Need help on grade.

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 Posted 07/25/2015  8:28 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add TypeCoin971793 to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
Probably.
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I love it. but is that a scratch on reverse field ?
MS-64BN. not sure about sending it in if it is a scratch.
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 Posted 07/25/2015  8:51 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add SilverStackerKid to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
Looks like a die crack.
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 Posted 07/25/2015  8:57 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add dmalivecn to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
It is actually a scratch. I assume it will come back as UNC details.
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 Posted 07/25/2015  9:02 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Cascade to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
Looks like wood. I'd send it in if it were mine for sure. As long as I'm right about the wood
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If it's going to come back UNC Details it is not worth the submission.
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Well, it'll be about a $200 coin in an Uncirculated Details slab. Does the cost of purchase plus slabbing leave you in a position to at least break even?
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Personally, I'd take it to a major show and solicit opinions from a few knowledgeable dealers who can wisely respond to the question; this, given a close-up view. Barring that, I'd be hesitant to submit it for reasons of cost-effectiveness.

IMHO, this is a great album coin for a date set. Borderline-choice pieces like this can really help sell a set, full or partial, when the time comes to part with them.
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You could just wait until ANACS has another free grading special for 2 coins, and see what they say about it. Will only cost you $21 for return shipping for 2 coins, plus postage to send it to them.
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What is your reason for wanting to have it slabbed?
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Gotta say that sure looks like a dis crack to me, but if you're certain it's not, then I agree that taking it to a show for opinions is the best next step.
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I agree that a coin show is the first best option.
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If you're OK with the fee, certainly worth getting slabbed
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I bought it in a coin show for my son. I collect foreign coins while my 11 years old collect US coins.
He wants to get it slabbed and that's why I am considering it.
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Quote:
I'd be hesitant to submit it for reasons of cost-effectiveness.

IMHO, this is a great album coin for a date set.


This!

She would look very pretty with all her sisters around her!
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