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New Member
 United States
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There must be a way to authenticate it without a TPG. If it is 90% using a Sigma is that a reliable proof? |
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Valued Member
United States
343 Posts |
One big advantage of using a TPG is that because they're a third-party, as long as they're reputable you should have more potential buyers. That being said, I would be extremely surprised if it isn't authentic. |
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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If you just want it authenticated for yourself, you can pretty reliably authenticate it with an accurate weight, dimensions, metal content, and an in hand inspection by an expert. But for valuation and selling purposes, nothing will carry as much weight as TPG certification. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Quote:There must be a way to authenticate it without a TPG. If it is 90% using a Sigma is that a reliable proof? The Sigma will only provide information that the coin was made from silver. There are a lot of Morgan counterfeits made from silver. The 93S only had one obverse die, and two reverse dies used. The obverse has a raised 3 above the other numbers, and one date position that are correct on the example. The key die markers are the LIBERTY's rabbit ears on the leg of the R and the slash in the T that I have circled in blue. The Liberty die makers should still be on the example as the area is not showing any wear. If the die markers are correct, the example is going to be genuine.  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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VG details, tooled/scratched/graffiti?
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Quote: There must be a way to authenticate it without a TPG. If it is 90% using a Sigma is that a reliable proof? As noted above, 90% silver counterfeits are commonly produced for high-dollar series/dates. ANACS is relatively cheap for authentication. |
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Valued Member
United States
338 Posts |
Does it matter which TPG to use for grading this type of coin? |
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Valued Member
United States
343 Posts |
ANACS is a good affordable option, particularly for coins like this. They're pretty consistent with their grading and would give it a specific details grade (VG8 Details vs simply VG Details). For resale, PCGS would be worth the extra $20-30 in my opinion. They usually command a premium, though with a more valuable coin like this it shouldn't matter as much (Anyone willing to spend thousands of dollars on a coin like this should know enough to evaluate it themselves). That said, PCGS-graded coins typically sell faster than the other TPGs in my experience.
Edited by UnimpossibIe
12/12/2024 8:48 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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 w/UnimpossibIe regarding PCGS. no matter who you would send it to its not grading straight. based on the value of the coin I would go PCGS for a few $$ more. if you are not selling now, it will still make a difference in the future if you do. it would also preserve the coin. I'm not a fan of slabbing except the following 1. its a rare coin and needs preserved and authenticated 2. the cost of slabbing makes sense based on the value of the coin and you are planning on selling it |
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 Canada
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Only needs to go to ANACS . No sense spending close to a hundred Bucks all in sending to PCGS . As it is a dog details coin anyways it would not sell for a large premium in A PCGS v ANACS . All you are worried about with a coin like this . no questions asked as to authenticity . That is why it needs to be TPG ed |
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