ACG IHC NOT TOO BAD?

Coppernicus

Given the undergraded/overgraded thread begun here yesterday, any thoughts on this one?

LinkieDoo

I know the scans could be better but, given that, any thoughts?

Coppernicus

Pushkin

I'm always VERY wary of ACG Indians. However, your pictures show a coin that seems to be better than most of the ACG stuff I've seen.

My rough estimate: MS-64 RB

Good luck!

Coppernicus

Whoa! Easy there fella! I'm not looking to buy it, just was curious what others thought. I'm no IHC expert by any means!

Coppernicus

Russ

I wonder why the seller doesn't mention ACG in the listing title? Only "certified". Maybe he forgot?

Russ, NCNE

Nap

Is something up with the reverse rim at 9:00?

Maybe it's a nice coin but it's dinged and would bodybag at PCGS, so the person submitted it to ACG.

It looks nice, although, from reading recent posts, I can say with a good deal of certainty that the scan can be way different than the coin itself.

prooflike

I agree, the images may not be representative of the coin, Russ has well demonstrated that.

In plain english, don;t trust ACG slabs! If you insist on purchasing ACG certified coins, ensure you have a return available.

tjkillian

I've seen very beautiful indians only to find out that they were recently dipped. Although this coin could be original, I would be so wary that I would not even consider bidding on it. If it is original, then why is it not in a better holder?

Tom

airplanenut

<< <i>Is something up with the reverse rim at 9:00? >>

No- that is a plastic thing that keeps the coin in place... unfortunately it can't fall out of its tomb alone

Pushkin

<< <i>Maybe it's a nice coin but it's dinged and would bodybag at PCGS, so the person submitted it to ACG >>



I would agree with Nap if that is really a ding on the reverse - to me it just looks like some slab material. Anyway, you're always playing Russian Roulette with ACG. But, I'll stick with the MS-64 RB if the scan is accurate and no rim ding- but that is a BIG if.

1899 is a very common date for IHS, a buyer should be able to get a nice 1899 at a reasonable price without taking a chance on ACG.

For the record I own one ACG coin - which I keep for demonstration purposes - ACG 1876 MS-64 RD - actually AU-55 details, artificial toning. I would never buy an ACG coin (or NTC) without seeing it.