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PCI is not one of the top three. John1  |
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Bedrock of the Community
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I'm not a fan. I see some field marks on the reverse so doubt this would grade MS-70 with NGC or PCGS.
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It's amazing what you can do with a blowtorch.
This is bullion, if it's even legit. 445/1000? Really? Only worth the (assumed) silver it is made of.
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Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but I would not trust the grade at all or that it is natural toning. It is not a Deep Cameo coin; it is not proof. If it were proof, it would have a W mint mark on the reverse. Early green PCI holders are sometimes accurate with the grade.
Natural toning has depth to it - this coin exhibits the same color no matter the depth. My best guess is something was sprayed on the surface. The gold is not natural.
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 Every alarm bell about this coin should be going off in your head. |
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If that's is a MS-70, then I'm the President of the United States. Wait....no, that's not a MS-70.
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If that's is a MS-70, then I'm the President of the United States. Wait....no, that's not a MS-70. Reading that I heard in my head Grandpa Joe saying "If she's a lady, then I'm a Vermicious Knid." |
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Looks AT'd, but definitely not a 70 in any event.
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To answer the OPs question. If it makes you happy, sure, buy another. If you're trying to fund your kid's college tuition, no.
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@A1agrl: I don't want to rain on your parade, but consider the following:
1. PCI is not held in the same regard as PCGS, NGC or even ANACS. Many believe their coins to be overgraded. However, I know of PCI coins going either way when resubmitted to PCGS and/or NGC. Sometimes their grade went up, sometimes down and sometimes stayed the same. It's very important to consider the coin itself and not the grade on the holder when purchasing.
2. I'm confused by the "MS-70 / Deep Cameo" designation. The MS denotes an uncirculated strike while "Deep Cameo" is typically a qualifier for Proof coins. It strikes me as odd to see them combined. To my eyes, based on your images, the coin is not "Deep Cameo."
3. What is going on in the 2 o'clock area of the coin's obverse? It doesn't seem to simply be toning and, if it isn't, I am surprised the coin received an MS-70 grade.
Just my opinions, your mileage may vary. The important thing is how you feel about the coin. If you like it, that's all that matters - it's your collection. I'd just be careful about paying premium prices for "70" coins unless you are absolutely certain such grades are accurate.
Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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Well said above @commems - I agree.
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"Deep Cameo" on a MS coin?
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I closed the duplicate topic and moved commems comment here. Please remember, one topic per coin to keep the conversation together!  |
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I apologize for my mistake. Thanks
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Posted 07/30/2024 5:04 pm
