Which do you think is more desirable for a given coin: PCGS MS68 or NGC MS69? This Isabella Quarter

dan1ecu

Check this out...

PCGS MS68 (was NGC MS69!)

Either way, it's a pretty nice commemorative. I think I would have left it in its MS69 holder. How about you?

Dan

ms70

I don't know. I would think the blemishes in the toning might have knocked it down a point as far as eye appeal goes. It's such a thin
line between 68 & 69 I'd have to see it in person.

I would only assume from some of the posts I've seen here in the forums, that if it were in an NGC 69 holder, most of us would've figured it
would be 68 in a PCGS holder.

oldcameoproofsguy

Wow! That looks a lot like the one I used to own, only mine didn't have any toning breaks.

I really miss her, I should never have sold this coin. If I did still have it I could have presented a much better image of her too.

K6AZ

That is the prettiest Isabella I have ever seen.

tradedollarnut

I thought the MS67 was more attractive in the catalog.

With regards to the original question.... it depends. But if it's the acclaimed finest known at either service, does it really matter?

COINDOG

<< <i>Check this out...

PCGS MS68 (was NGC MS69!)

Either way, it's a pretty nice commemorative. I think I would have left it in its MS69 holder. How about you?

Dan >>

" Buy The Coin And Not The Holder", At First Glance This Sounds Like Sage Advice ! However, You Will Never Hear : " Sell The Coin, And Not The Holder "
PCGS Coins Almost Always Bring More Money When It Comes Time To Sell.

BigE

I wonder if there is really "no reserve" on these coins------------------------------BigE

tradedollarnut

PCGS Coins Almost Always Bring More Money When It Comes Time To Sell.

Well, that's true when they're at the same grade, but not so much when they're a grade apart and the coin is nice.

wingedliberty

I think its one of the best designs of all time.

dorkkarl

that's a stunning coin. the grade on the plastic is utterly irrelevant.

K S

BillJones

<< <i>that's a stunning coin. the grade on the plastic is utterly irrelevant.

K S >>



Yes, I agree. If you have an Isabella quarter that is THIS nice, it should not matter to a REAL collector what grade the services put on it.

The only people who care are the registry cowboys who are more interested in the number of points they get for the competition than the coin itself. That's sick IMO.

susanlynn9

Hi, everyone. I'm new here. I have to agree that this coin is gorgeous. I would have left it in the NGC holder. however. This coin speaks for itself and will have just as much appeal in any holder (be it an MS68 or MS69). Just my humble opinion.

ANACONDA

Take a look at how many commems NGC has graded as MS 69 and then take a look at how many coins PCGS has graded as MS 68.

That should help somewhat.

scher

Thats a pretty neat looking coin..it would be hard to part with it..
Bruce Scher

jom

<< <i>that's a stunning coin. the grade on the plastic is utterly irrelevant. >>



What Karl said...

jom