First Attempt To Grade A $5 1880 Liberty Gold Coin - Page 2

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dldmetz New Member United States 17 Posts	Posted 11/02/2023 7:07 pm Panzaldi - know exactly what you mean. When I was analyzing and comparing the various grading pictures on the PCGS, I saw coins graded as AUs that appeared, at least in my eyes, to be in better condition than ones graded as MS. Then I saw coins graded as MS which looked worse, in my eyes, than ones graded as AU. Guess the old saying is true - beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 11/02/2023 7:53 pm Just a bullion coin. Report this Post to the Staff
dldmetz New Member United States 17 Posts	Posted 11/02/2023 8:25 pm If its a bullion coin than I earned a F on my first grading attempt. I do understand why a bullion designation is being considered (scratch on the cheek). Is there a grade point, at which a is coin considered to be a bullion coin or does it depend upon the market value of the grade for the coin itself? Report this Post to the Staff
panzaldi Bedrock of the Community United States 18684 Posts	Posted 11/03/2023 10:46 am Quote: I saw coins graded as AUs that appeared, at least in my eyes, to be in better condition than ones graded as MS. Then I saw coins graded as MS which looked worse, in my eyes, than ones graded as AU. very possible. a high grade AU coin almost always looks better than a low end MS coin. low MS coins typically exhibit a lot of marks, scratches, scuffs and discoloration. i'd almost always take an AU58 over an MS60,61 or 62 coin Quote: Is there a grade point, at which a is coin considered to be a bullion coin or does it depend upon the market value of the grade for the coin itself? the answer is yes in most cases. however there are a lot of variables. if the coin is common and has a low enough grade that does not exceed its market value then obviously its just worth the metal content. same goes for damaged coins but again it comes down to rarity. BTW your coin is worth more than melt Edited by panzaldi 11/03/2023 11:08 am Report this Post to the Staff
IndianGoldEagle Bedrock of the Community United States 36826 Posts	Posted 11/05/2023 5:24 pm AU-55. Report this Post to the Staff
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