Series Of 1922 Gold Certificates - Whats Your Opinion On The Set?

StevenInTampa,
Thanks a ton for the warm welcome! I'll defiantly take that advice and cross my fingers that the frames are museum glass! I'll try and get a good scan or picture today, as far as getting them out of the frame, I'm assuming just be very gentle and take my time so as not to cause any change to the certificates current condition. I'll also pick up some currency sleeves! Thanks a ton for the reply and welcome! It sounds like there definitely worth getting graded!

I'll do exactly that, thanks again for the words of advice to a newcomer! If you don't mind me asking, if I decide to sell, would it be better to sell the $20 Certificate individual of the $20 ST. Gaudens that is is framed with, it seems from what I have heard in my research it's a fairly common coin, and it would be sold based on gold value primarily. Perhaps this was I could get the $20 certificate graded and sold individually, unless I suppose someone wanted to keep the pieces tother for the visual aspect. If I do decide to sell it is a little overwhelming, I suppose I could list in forum classifieds, or sell at a trade-show. It seems that selling on a major site like ebay would be fine as well but I believe having the piece reputably graded would be a must as the buyer wouldn't be able to view ahead of the sale. What would you do!? Thanks again, hopefully I'm not taking too much of your time, I greatly appreciate it!

Connor,
Thank you, for the advice I really appreciate it, as I am new currency and the this forum you have all been extremely informative and helpful in your posts! I noticed at the end of the month PMG would be at a trade-show/convention nearby my area in Anaheim, California, I was thinking I would meet with them and do the grading at that time. I was a little unclear as to if they will grade the certificates and I will be able to leave with the notes that day graded or if they still have to take them and ship them back to me. My understanding of what I read on the website for the trade-show, and PMG is they do it that day. I figure that would be ideal as the trade-show is only a few weeks away.

Beuamar1990...Thanks for the compliment.

PMG will probably grade them that day but it will cost you for any same day services. If your in a hurry, that is probably the best bet. If you have a little time you will save some money by choosing another option.

Also, this is strictly my opinion, but notes graded by PMG look so much better than PCGS. I have both in my collection. They both carry the same weight and are reputable when it comes to reselling but PMG will always be my first choice.

So much here depends on the condition of each item, which really can't be determined from these pics. One thing seems clear - the $10 has likely been trimmed on the bottom, which kills the value (would not submit this for grading).

CK - It's just a guess, no more. This issue is admittedly known for tight top/bottom margins on the front, but this particular example has a very full top margin but no bottom margin at all - in fact, the design appears to have been cut into, so that a fraction of the printing is missing as well as the margin. To me, the total amount missing looks like more than you would expect judging by the size of the top margin. Make any sense?

Also, this issue is know for fairly generous side margins on the front, which this example does not exhibit - these may have been trimmed as well.

I could well be mistaken, just a thought. Either way, these factors could really hurt the value.

I gotcha. Thanks for the detail. It looks like the mat is overlaying the note a bit, so I think you're right, actual measurements are the only way to know.