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Coin scratch advice. Will this 1823 CBH Patched 3 cross to PCGS with this obverse scratch?

GoldbullyGoldbully Posts: 17,564 ✭✭✭✭✭
edited February 10, 2025 4:33PM in U.S. Coin Forum

I've had a couple coins over the years go into genuine holders because of a scratch.

This scratch had to have happened well over a hundred years ago.


My terrible image.



NGC Website.

I also had a Grant w/star commemorative with a big old scratch on Grant's cheek get graded.....I called him 'Scarface.'

Please chime in, I would like to hear your opinions.

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  • ShurkeShurke Posts: 483 ✭✭✭✭

    I’ve read here on the forums that PCGS has tightened up a bit in the last year or so. I was already thinking this coin is probably a toss up for a successful crossover, so maybe the odds are a little less in its favor at the moment.

  • logger7logger7 Posts: 8,688 ✭✭✭✭✭

    They don't want to be the bag holder; what advantage is it for them to endorse it as a no problem coin?

  • Cougar1978Cougar1978 Posts: 8,458 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I would leave it as is.

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  • Walkerguy21DWalkerguy21D Posts: 11,548 ✭✭✭✭✭

    The scratch on the Grant looks a little more natural, like it could have happened from another coin in a mint bag that was handled aggressively.
    The bust half scratch looks either intentional, or from a staple during careless removal from a holder. I don’t see it crossing over.

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  • Baylor8670Baylor8670 Posts: 137 ✭✭✭

    @calgolddiver said:
    IMHO ... nope ... leave it where it lies.

    This is good advice

  • jacrispiesjacrispies Posts: 1,067 ✭✭✭✭✭

    This coin does not look like a 40 regardless of the scratch, so that is a no-go for me. I think the scratch would detail the coin.

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  • pursuitoflibertypursuitofliberty Posts: 7,109 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Not sure the grade would hold, and the scratch looks like a sure "details" maker on that one.


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  • telephoto1telephoto1 Posts: 4,939 ✭✭✭✭✭

    No. Leave it in the holder.


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  • OldeTowneCoinShoppeOldeTowneCoinShoppe Posts: 253 ✭✭✭

    Nope.

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  • BustDMsBustDMs Posts: 1,647 ✭✭✭✭✭

    NO

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  • seatedlib3991seatedlib3991 Posts: 871 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I have an 1828 Bust Half with almost an identical scratch. Details. James

  • GoldbullyGoldbully Posts: 17,564 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Great advice from you all. Thank you very much for confirming I have a problem coin.

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