Seated dollar--where would you send for grading and what would they grade?
logger7
Posts: 9,562 ✭✭✭✭✭
This coin looks like a nice XF or possibly an AU to me, maybe I'm being too optimistic.
Where would you send it if your objective was maximum marketability?
I'm thinking that cacg could go choice XF on this coin. PCGS about the same or even go AU50; NGC may be more likely to go 50.
0
Comments
I’m not seeing an AU grade, regardless of where you submit it.
Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.
It looks like a 40 to me.
I think your grades are quite optimistic. I could see it as a 35 or 40, and I don't think it will straight-grade at CACG. It might not at PCGS either.
My 2c ...
“We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”
Todd - BHNC #242
I like PCGS for straight up marketability, but I’m not a “playa”, by any stretch.
I usually try to avoid posting my coins on others’ threads, but in this case it may be fitting. Here is a similar coin submitted not too long ago; purchased from JJTeaparty ~30 years ago.
They called it XF, and PCGS graded it 45:
PCGS is my preferred TPG. I join the club every year to get my 8 vouchers.
Student of numismatics and collector of Morgan dollars
Successful BST transactions with: Namvet Justindan Mattniss RWW olah_in_MA
Dantheman984 Toyz4geo SurfinxHI greencopper RWW bigjpst bretsan MWallace logger7 JWP BruceS bigjpst
JWP
Probably VF25, LIBERTY is a little weak and there's some wear on Liberty as well as the eagle's feathers
)
(thank you for a chance to use my new book
"Another day, another Collectors Universe forum scrolling session."
- Someone, probably
If your book shows you a VF25 that has that much detail, I’d like to see pictures, please.
Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.
Is the obverse weakly struck? The obverse detail seems subdued compared to the rev.
Successful BST Transactions: erwindoc, VTchaser, moursund, robkool, RelicKING, Herb_T, Meltdown, ElmerFusterpuck, airplanenut
I’m seeing VF
Me too
Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍
My Full Walker Registry Set (1916-1947):
https://www.ngccoin.com/registry/competitive-sets/16292/
burnished anyone?
VF perhaps on a good day maybe XF if it straight grades. Pictures are at an angle which makes it very difficult to grade.
I see this as a VF35. I like PCGS plastic.
Looks vf to me
VF30
it could just be the photo quality but some parts just look worn
maybe i did lowball it a little, it could possibly be a 30 or 35, but I'm no grader!
"Another day, another Collectors Universe forum scrolling session."
- Someone, probably
VF. Not even close to XF.
VF imo, maybe it could squeak into a 40 but I can’t get there on this one.
Founder- Peak Rarities
Website
Instagram
Facebook
For objectivity I'd compare to PCGS photograde: https://www.pcgs.com/photograde#/SeatedDol/Grades
The coin is an XF, it has the detail and the typical look if you compare with others. For example a lot of the PCGS certified XF coins have a lifeless "wiped out" look. It looks like PCGS is now taking around 40 business days for regular.
Nahhhhhh. Obverse isn’t anywhere close to XF and the old cleaning might knock it down from 35
I'm not seeing VF surfaces, lots of originality with the coin, hits commensurate with an EF. Every vf that I've seen has totally worn surfaces and wiped out luster, this coin does have luster and originality.
You asked for opinions and are debating those which are different from yours.
Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.
Sending this in for grading will simply not produce a good outcome… grade wise or financially. This coin would be better served to reside in the type set album of your choice. Further and perhaps what is often overlooked is how challenging it is to find those original Seated Dollars in an unmolested state of preservation.
Experience the World through Numismatics...it's more than you can imagine.
The wear is into LIBERTY and also into the thighs, breasts and foot.
Bingo!
My Collection of Old Holders
Never a slave to one plastic brand will I ever be.
Looks VF - would send into PCGS.
This is what ANACS called VF30/35 back in the day. Sorry the photos suck.
VF-35, the cleaning could lower it to VF-30.
VF Cleaned (VF30 or 35 if it wasn't cleaned)
VF30
A good album coin
Custom album maker and numismatic photographer.
Need a personalized album made? Design it on the website below and I'll build it for you.
https://www.donahuenumismatics.com/.
I grade it around $600.
"Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety," --- Benjamin Franklin
obverse vf30
reverse xf40
VF details cleaned
“Land of the free because of the brave”
“Saved by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone”
In Deo solo confidimus
Member since 2026
Successful BST transactions with: Ted 1, JWP, bigjpst, Vetter, nickelsciolist,
Don't think that you can get to an XF.