1940-D Merc - Repunched Mint Mark / RPM Vp001 - To Slab Or Not To Slab

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DOCC Pillar of the Community United States 1502 Posts	Posted 11/25/2023 12:05 pm Recovered a 17-coin spill (1910's - 1940's) metal detecting last week - all coins currently being reviewed. This Merc - which is still going thru my conservation process - has the VP-001 RPM. Between PCGS and NGC, only NGC will attribute it and their population is super low (only 2 at AU55). Is this a result of rarity or just a low value that precludes slabbing becomes the question. What I'm trying to determine is potential value. There is no slab sales data to be had, a few ebay listings in the 200-400 range but no closed. Any pointers/resources for determining whether or not to pursue an NGC slab would be appreciated. Obvisously, this is dependent on how the final coin conservation plays out. Currently I believe the results will be good. Report this Post to the Staff

kbbpll Pillar of the Community United States 4233 Posts	Posted 11/25/2023 12:46 pm There's only one coin on Heritage that mentions RPM from ~20 years ago and it's not listed in CPG (5th edition), so I'd have to guess there isn't a lot of interest in them. ANACS shows 25 in their pop report as "D/D" (not FB) and another 22 (not FB) listed as RPM-1 through RPM-4; I don't know which of these yours would be, guessing RPM-1 which shows 2 regular and 3 FB. If you want it attributed, ANACS is probably a cheaper way to go. Report this Post to the Staff
DOCC Pillar of the Community United States 1502 Posts	Posted 11/25/2023 1:47 pm Thx kbbpll, I need to start looking at ANACS resources too. Just don't consider them enough. This Merc is 001, confirmed on VV and NGC. Might be worth getting attributed by ANACS and keeping. Given the population at ANCS v. NGC I think we can assume value/interest is low. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 11/25/2023 2:24 pm ANACS is probably the best bet. Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 73795 Posts	Posted 11/25/2023 11:08 pm Nice RPM. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
52Raymo Pillar of the Community United States 8515 Posts	Posted 11/27/2023 12:22 am I don't believe it will grade straight. Too many scratches. Oregon coin geek.....* GO BEAVS ! ! ! * Report this Post to the Staff
DOCC Pillar of the Community United States 1502 Posts	Posted 11/27/2023 01:17 am Quote: I don't believe it will grade straight. Not done conserving yet. Will post final pics before sending in to ANACS Report this Post to the Staff
DOCC Pillar of the Community United States 1502 Posts	Posted 11/27/2023 10:19 am Overall I'm surprised with what came out of hiding. Luster - while broken in some spots - is strong. I think it has a good chance of straight-grading mid to high AU. Following are different lighting shots. My scope has the toughest time dealing with high luster coins. It looks so, so much better in hand. This is what I will have ANACS attribute/grade. Edited by DOCC 11/27/2023 10:21 am Report this Post to the Staff
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1940-D Merc - RPM Vp001 - To Slab Or Not To Slab