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Valued Member
United States
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XF40, sold today on GC. I almost bid on it, one of the few remaining holes in my type set and this would be just perfect. But I couldn't pull the trigger because of this 'rim ding'. What do you think, is this a borderline details coin, I've seen lesser dents get detailed for rim damage although not this exact type. https://www.greatcollections.com/Co...e-PCGS-XF-40 |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Yes, it looks like rim damage and some minor scratches too. Capped Bust gold pieces get some breaks in the grading room. This one got a big break. Another image:  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
7613 Posts |
Big auction house with lots of submissions will get a straight grade on a coin like this 90% of the time. Regular Joe's like us that submit coins like this will end up with a details grade coin 90% of the time. (Yes, I'm a conspiracy kinda guy when it comes to TPG submissions. I've been that way a long time) |
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Moderator
 United States
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I would call it a Details coin. Good for you to take a pass despite the straight grade holder.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
94367 Posts |
Agree, should trade as a details coin.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4468 Posts |
I would of also passed as I am not going to spend that kind of money and get a coin with rim damage. The coin may have sold for a small discount because of the rim issue.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4233 Posts |
For $6750 I would have passed too. I don't think it's borderline at all. It's quite deep and the first thing my eye is drawn to when I look at the full coin image.
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Valued Member
 United States
416 Posts |
Thanks guys, I feel better now, these just never come up in a straight graded VF or XF which is what I want for my set, I feel I missed my only chance. But yep that gouge would dominate the scene, so just gotta keep on waiting.
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Valued Member
United States
202 Posts |
Good job putting more weight on the coin itself rather than the assigned grade. Fun to imagine what they would say if that same exact size damage had been right across the cheek. Rim and edge damage often gets a pass as it's usually not too distracting. The coin still has value, but the level of damage and how distracting it is should be factored into the price.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I would definitely grade it as details.
Errers and Varietys.
Edited by Errers and Varietys
02/19/2024 10:28 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I think it is borderline. Could see it justifiable in either holder. The surfaces are VERY choice, especially for the grade, so I likely would put it into a straight graded holder myself. If I was buying, I would pay a grade or two back of price guide. It surely is a distraction and should be purchased as such.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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PCGS gave it a pass but I think it is large enough to "details" the coin.
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Posted 02/19/2024 12:21 am
