How Does Details Grader Affect Value?

To participate in the forum you must log in or register.

Author	Replies: 6 / Views: 2,118
kzy Valued Member Canada 144 Posts	Posted 07/18/2017 5:19 pm I was wondering whether it be for U.S> or Canadian coins how being classified as details affects the value? I mean if the coin is in fairly good shape but it details how do you value the coin? For instance I have a Morgan dollar thats in good shape but people are saying its details. Theres no details section in catalouges. * Moved by Staff to a more appropriate forum. * Report this Post to the Staff

Bump111 Pillar of the Community United States 3323 Posts	Posted 07/18/2017 6:27 pm I think it depends on the person collecting / buying the coin. For me personally, I don't care if it is considered a "details" coin. If the coin looks nice, it looks nice. There are some high-end collectors who will never want something like that, but there are others (probably more) who won't care unless it really detracts from the eye appeal. My 20-cent coin has been cleaned at some point in the past (according to the dealer). All I can tell is that the toning is not uniform on the coin (more around the edges). I don't care about toning especially, I just like the coin. It is well-worn and won't ever make a super collection - but I like it. Edit: I didn't really answer your question: Being a details graded coin will affect the value negatively. If a coin is worth grading, it will make a difference. "Nummi rari mira sunt, si sumptus ferre potes." - Christophorus filius Scotiae Edited by Bump111 07/18/2017 6:29 pm Report this Post to the Staff
AgCoinAu Pillar of the Community Canada 3049 Posts	Posted 07/18/2017 6:32 pm Details simply means that the coin has been altered or suffered some type of chemical or environmental damage. As for value... you won't find a value in any catalog for details type coins. I would say look at the catalog and 50% of the assigned value is a good starting point ... only going down from there... Report this Post to the Staff
Illegaltender Pillar of the Community United States 634 Posts	Posted 07/18/2017 8:12 pm It's varied, because a rim ding is better than cleaned and scratched. Depends on the coin, buyer must decide on their own. Report this Post to the Staff
colonialtokens Pillar of the Community United States 840 Posts	Posted 07/18/2017 10:18 pm The most significant factor is the rarity of the piece. A mid grade 1890 FIFTY CENT piece with a hole would retain more value than an 1948 ONE DOLLAR with a similar hole. Extreme rarities are more forgiving. (With thousands certified, the 1948 is pricy, but not rare, thus there is an abundance to select from, whereas the 1890... You take what you can get and they will not be heavily discounted). doug Edited by colonialtokens 07/18/2017 10:22 pm Report this Post to the Staff
spru Bedrock of the Community United States 12477 Posts	Posted 07/18/2017 10:43 pm I think it is safe to say that a Details graded coin will always be worth less than a similar condition straight grade. How much less depends on the reason for the Details designation and the rarity of the coin itself. Personally, I am not considering any Details graded coins but, that's because the coins I'm searching for can be had straight graded at very reasonable prices that fit my budget. If I were to attempt a Type Set, I would most likely have to settle for some Details coins (graded or not) due to my bank account. In Memory of Crazyb0 12-26-1951 to 7-27-2020 In Memory of Tootallious 3-31-1964 to 4-15-2020 In Memory of T-BOP 10-12-1949 to 1-19-2024 Edited by spru 07/18/2017 10:45 pm Report this Post to the Staff
kanga Pillar of the Community United States 5825 Posts	Posted 07/19/2017 08:41 am GENERAL STATEMENT: - The more common the coin, the greater the discount percentage from catalog. - The nature of the problem affects the discount percentage. -- Holing is worse than cleaning. -- Graffiti is worse than cleaning. - The greater the personal need for a coin, the less a person will discount it. - The greater the personal eye appeal, the less a person will discount it. Scarce coins may retail as much as 50% of catalog value. Rare coins probably even more. Common coins will drop to bullion value or in the case of copper/nickel coins to bulk value. Report this Post to the Staff
	Replies: 6 / Views: 2,118

To participate in the forum you must log in or register.

All Forums Category: General Numismatic Forums Forum: Third Party Coin Grading (TPG): PCGS, NGC, ANACS, ICG, ETC.

Silver Gold Bull US is the United States leading bullion dealer. We deliver gold coins, gold bars, silver coins, silver bars and precious metals to your door. Order today!

The First Dollar, your premier source for bullion and rare coins. See our bullion list on the site and the coin inventory on ebay.

View Last 100 New Topics

View Last 100 Active Topics

Disclaimer: While a tremendous amount of effort goes into ensuring the accuracy of the information contained in this site, Coin Community assumes no liability for errors. Copyright 2005 - 2026 Coin Community Family- all rights reserved worldwide. Use of any images or content on this website without prior written permission of Coin Community or the original lender is strictly prohibited.
Contact Us | Advertise Here | Privacy Policy / Terms of Use

Coin Community Forum

It took 0.28 seconds to rattle this change.