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Hi All, What do you guys think the grade is for the attached coins. I am thinking of sending them in to PCGS but unsure of the estimated grade and value. Thank you all!     Edited by dizzyh
10/13/2016 9:08 pm
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Pillar of the Community
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If the 1885 is real...You have quite a collection in just those two coins!
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New Member
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Thank you...I am certain it is real. It was purchased years ago for $1900 at a reputable coin shop.
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Rest in Peace
United States
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 I'm not into gold coins ,but that V-NICKEL is a high end piece ,probably mid AU . Mucho bucks .  |
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Bedrock of the Community
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I'd guess AU+ for both. The Indian has unusual appearing surfaces almost matte or satin-like. Both are worth a trip to a TPG for an opinion. |
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Bedrock of the Community
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First,  Now -- 1910-D looks MS63 with a shot at MS64; this is the most common mintmarked coin of the $10 Indians, I believe. It does appear to be a bit softly struck or mushy, which is a bit worrisome. I'm no expert on these by any means, not even close. Professional authentication by a TPG is HIGHLY recommended for both of your coins. The 1885 Liberty nickel is probably the highest graded example I've seen in quite some time. But there doesn't seem to be much luster showing through in the photos, the color looks a bit off, and there are signs of circulation -- if genuine, and without being able to see the actual luster, if any, the grade could go anywhere from AU Details/Cleaned to AU55, with a shot at 58 if the luster and eye appeal are much better than the picture shows. If you Google "Numismedia FMV" you can find a free online price guide that will give you a fairly reasonable valuation for your coins. Member ANA - EAC - TNA - SSDC - CCT #890 "Most of the things worth doing in the world had been declared impossible before they were done." -- Louis D. Brandeis |
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Pillar of the Community
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are you able to take the nickel out of the flip and provide more concise head on shots of both sides?
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New Member
United States
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Thank you all for you opinion. I will crack open my safe this weekend and try to take better photos with my DSLR camera using a macro lens. The pictures posted was taken with my cell phone camera. I believe the mushy look of the 1910 d is because of the not so high detail photo. In my opinion it looks very sharp with virtually no marks except on the obverse cheek by the hair line.
This is the first time I have considered getting coins graded and will buy a PCGS gold collectors club membership. Could these be submitted using the vouchers given or should I opt for the express service?
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10/13/2016 11:10 pm
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Pillar of the Community
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Turnaround time is 2 months at the moment. (and has been for a couple months now)
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Bedrock of the Community
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I haven't submitted anything since March, so I had no idea turnaround times had grown so large.
Member ANA - EAC - TNA - SSDC - CCT #890 "Most of the things worth doing in the world had been declared impossible before they were done." -- Louis D. Brandeis |
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If your an ANA member an NGC membership is free and their turnaround time is much quicker. PCGS has been very slow the last several months. If your going to submit coins I'd find more than 2 coins to send cause it's more cost effective. I have 5 coins sitting around waiting to be graded cause I should be getting several more Morgan's soon once my cousin sells me them....hopefully soon a nice 1885 dmpl, 2 1878 cc, 1891cc and a few others.....patience is key, if your in no rush to get your coins graded then go with PCGS, but if your impatient then is go with NGC.m |
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Thanks for the advise. Sounds like you are really into Morgans. I started with Morgans but since branched off to collect just about everything high quality silver, rare, and gold coins with most ungraded. I have a beautiful 1878cc reverse toned in a GSA soft pack along with others. I think now is the time to get most of my coins graded since I have over 2000+ coins and slowed down a bit with my collection.I am not a member for ANA or any other TPG company but I will definitely get a PCGS account. I am not planning to sell any at this point so I don't mind waiting. My only concern is getting coins lost in the mail. That is the reason I have never submitted any but will give it a try. I guess grading and upgrading will now be my new hobby along with building my AU/BU set of Mercury dimes. Attached is an old picture of the Mercury's I have. The empty slots are now filled except for the 1916D, 1921's. I have those coins but not in the AU/BU condition to fill this set.   |
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Bedrock of the Community
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i have both of them at AU55
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New Member
United States
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Fantastic! They are really difficult to acquire in any AU grade.
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Bedrock of the Community
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Agree mid-AU on both and very nice. to the CCF! Edited by Coinfrog
10/14/2016 4:37 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
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Sounds like you'll be right at home here, dizzyh :)
Member ANA - EAC - TNA - SSDC - CCT #890 "Most of the things worth doing in the world had been declared impossible before they were done." -- Louis D. Brandeis |
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