1905 GB Florin Scarce Date ...Will the ding keep it from grading FINALLY sent it in results in la

Smittys · September 8, 2011 12:24AM

Go ahead and give me your opinion on grade and wether or not it would grade
Thanks in advance.

JCMhouston · September 8, 2011 1:48AM

Worse dings have gotten into holders, but I suspect that one would get a genuine or details holder.

7Jaguars · September 8, 2011 1:51AM

I believe Brits would give it a VF rating regardless of ding.
PCGS? I really have had trouble guessing them lately but I still think it would go 20 for a somewhat net grading with the ding, and maybe 30 without it.

ormandh · September 8, 2011 2:49AM

Ping hammer and vice!

wybrit · September 8, 2011 9:50AM

I don't know how the ding will affect things. Are there any collections of hairlines? The picture suggests it a bit. That will certainly mean BB.

coinkat · September 8, 2011 10:42AM

yes

Not a bad looking coin but on this side of the pond, That is a ding that will prevent a grade

MacCrimmon · September 8, 2011 12:30PM

There's a guy in Kentucky that the Lightsiders say can fix the ding.

In fact, he could plug LM's Holeys and no one would know!!!

Smittys · July 16, 2014 10:47PM

Date, mintmark: 1905
Denomination: Florin
Country: Great Britain
Grade: AU53
Mintage: 1,188,000
Holder Type: PCGS Secure™
Population: 1

MY PIC

7Jaguars · July 17, 2014 12:08AM

Wow, that is a big grade. IMO, that is a technical grade (MINUS the ding)....

brg5658 · July 17, 2014 1:15AM

I'm pretty surprised that:

1) it graded problem-free

and

2) it graded AU!?!

Smittys · July 17, 2014 2:45AM

<< <i>I'm pretty surprised that:

1) it graded problem-free

and

2) it graded AU!?!

>>

IN Hand it's AU without a doubt there tons of toned luster there

7Jaguars · July 17, 2014 4:37AM

That looks true, but likely IMO should have been downgraded (net) for the rim. Maybe EF45...

OldEastside · July 17, 2014 7:24AM

Hey

Steve

coinpictures · July 17, 2014 1:48PM

wybrit · July 17, 2014 1:59PM

Wow, I forgot about this thread, but right there shows that I posted.

I'm stunned about the grade, but good on you - the detail is certainly there and the date appears legitimate.

nicholasz219 · July 17, 2014 7:37PM

I'm surprised that it graded that well or didn't get BB'd with a nice details grade because of the rim. The difference in pictures though is stunning and reminds me of my own lack of photographic ability with some coins. (UNC British large cents, with lots of luster, forget it.)

I'm happy that it graded well though and congrats on a tough coin!

coinkat · July 17, 2014 8:10PM

Wow

I stand by my comments from 3 years ago.

brg5658 · July 17, 2014 11:30PM

<< <i>

<< <i>I'm pretty surprised that:

1) it graded problem-free

and

2) it graded AU!?!

>>

IN Hand it's AU without a doubt there tons of toned luster there >>

I would have graded it XF details -- I'm absolutely dumbfounded that PCGS put a coin with rim damage like that in a problem free holder.

This one is currently for sale on eBay in an XF details holder, and I would rate yours very similarly (though the surfaces on yours are definitely more original, the level of detail is similar and the amount of hairlines is similar).

I'm not being a negative nancy here, I'm just being honest. It's a lovely coin, but it's not problem free AU.

Smittys · July 18, 2014 1:42AM

I have to disagree, Mine has more detail and has not been cleaned
The ding I give you but mines definitely the more detailed coin

marcmoish · July 18, 2014 4:20AM

You can't compare the two - like night and day.

The coin in hand is likely deserving and I can see it actually - it could have went either way - it seems it was rightfully graded what it deserved IMHO.

Plus the ding looks way over-magnified in photo - I will assume its quite discreet in hand...

nicholasz219 · July 18, 2014 3:24PM

I do agree that the lens can really magnify any problems on a coin way way out of proportion. I have seen spots or marks appear on coins in photos that are not discernible in hand or only if you are looking for the Mark.

1905 GB Florin Scarce Date ...Will the ding keep it from grading FINALLY sent it in results in la

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