Surprise, surprise, surprise ....

Gilbert

As Jim Nabors would say.

Ya' think there's any chance that PCGS will slab this? It is a common 1896 Morgan dollar (Vam6 - repunched 6).

Obverse Reverse.

Why do I think it won't, you ask? I don't. I think it will and may even slab at 64. What is unique about this coin is that, it currently resides in an ACG MS63 holder. BWAHAHAHA

My only dilemma is: Do I want to send it in as a cross, just to see how PCGS handles it, or do I crack it to ensure it gets slabbed? Any comments are welcome.

BTW, are you as surprised as I am?

greghansen

Since its your money...and I'm REAL curious to see what PCGS would do...definately send it in as a cross over!! Seriously, I think you've analyzed your options correctly. If you want to make sure its gets slabbed right, break it out first. If your willing to pay to indulge your curiosity a bit, send it in as is. Either way, please post the results. I agree with your 64.

braddick

I've sent many ACG (and PCI) coins for cross to PCGS when I decided I didn't want to own anymore ACG, not matter what the coin:

Surprising, every single coin DID cross but just make sure PCGS knows it is at "any grade".

Most, obviously, went down a notch or two (or three), but a couple on nicely toned Lincolns, although loosing the RED status (and becoming "RB") did go up a grade.

One circulated early Commemorative went from VF30 to XF45. Now, that's a fifteen point jump and I believe a land record for upgrades out of fifth teir Service slabs into PCGS.

-I'd cross in the holder. Accurgrade is a JOKE, but your Morgan is NOT and PCGS is aware of both facts.

JLW

Gilbert,
Nice coin, but too many bag marks to make PCGS 64, just my opinion.
Joe

Conder101

It will probably cross but unless the VAM 6 is one of the top 100 VAM's I don't believe the designation will cross. PCGS doesn't list very many varieties on their holders. I'm fairly sure they do the Top 100, but not the others even if they are identified when they are sent in.