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Are you saying the dime in the photo is a proof dime?
Check out his other topics. He's convinced his dime is a 1975 proof, No-S.
@Davere: If it is what you think it is, let me suggest a couple of things...
1. Do not hold the coin like that. Only hold it by the rim. The oils of your hands could damage it.
2. If you're going to hold a coin, that you believe is one that sold for $456,000, wear a pair of cotton gloves. Protect the coin from further damage.
3. Send it in to PCGS or NGC for proper grading and attribution.
You can ask as many questions on here as you want, but you're only going to get opinions. I'm willing to bet all of them will be "you have a business strike"
From photos from a previous thread of yours, the coin looks harshly cleaned. If you buff up any coin like that, you'll create a mirrored surface.
http://goccf.com/t/285045Check out that thread, things to look at to determine a Proof: the rim should be even all the way around the coin. The obverse of yours does not appear so. It appears to be heavier on one side. Additionally, as each coin is struck twice, there should be some minute doubling on letters and devices. Or at least, it should be expected.
Photos of the two known coins:
https://www.PCGS.com/coinfacts/coin...0c-no-s/5254Furthermore, it should be noted that IF your coin is legitimate, it won't be worth $456,000. Right off the bat, the value of all of the coins will be reduced (theoretically), there will be three instead of two. Secondly, your coin, IF legitimate, will not be as high of a grade, and will have serious problems.
Am I saying it wouldn't be worth some money? No, not at all. I just suspect you'll be hard pressed to find a collector willing to spend those sums of money for a seriously damaged specimen. I could be wrong, but I'd place a reasonable estimate of $30.000-50.000 for it, IF it were legitimate. It would be a rather rare coin after all.
But no one would ever buy it unless it were graded and attributed by a
TPG. From my reading of NGC's terms, their Guarantee doesn't cover attribution of variety (it would guarantee the coin as a Proof 1975, and would only pay out the few dollars that a standard proof is worth). From my reading of PCGS's guarantee, variety attribution is guaranteed.
My best suggestion for you: send it in. Pay for the service. Don't call them and inquire if it is what you think it is. Just knuckle down and spend the $50 (?) to have it graded with attribution (The cost is $18 added to the level of service utilized. For example, if you chose a Regular service level ($32/coin) plus variety attribution, your grading fees would come to $50.)
https://www.PCGS.com/varietyfaq
Posted 02/06/2020 11:32 am
