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PCGS scores a beauty for their 10 millionth coin!
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Wow! The luck of PCGS. Just amazing really. I heard that all the graders were gathered in one room waiting to see the provident jewel that would be forever enshrined ceremoniously as the 10 millionth coin. I also heard that the graders were working a batch of two dozen or so proof 1958-60 Franklin halves and were really expecting the milestone coin to be nothing more than a mere Proof 65-66 Franklin half. As the graders worked through the coins and the 10 millionth arrived, the place went silent. With the sheer luck of the draw this beautiful, gold 1844 Half Eagle was sitting there in its little Myler flip awaiting a final grade, just kind of half tucked under the big Franklin submission.
Whew! PCGS dodged a real bullet and got lucky this time. I wonder how PCGS could ever hope for such luck on the 15th millionth coin graded?
1844 Gold
Whew! PCGS dodged a real bullet and got lucky this time. I wonder how PCGS could ever hope for such luck on the 15th millionth coin graded?
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Dave
--Severian the Lame
I just recieved my lasted submission today and the numbers were 21749298
I'm confused(as always)
Tom
Dave
<< <i>I was pulling for a VG 1916-D Barber quarter.
Dave >>
Nah... 2003 cent... MS66RD
roadrunner
peacockcoins
<< <i>This point has been brought up before nut has anyone noticed that all the coins that hit abig number have always been big money coins? Makes you wanna go Hmmmmmm? >>
I smell some bottom feeding Bluefish 10 miles out from Point Lookout Md.. Maybe those at PCGS should play the freaking lottery with those great pulls..
OBTW: Great Press that's all I will have to say about that one..
Who want's to buy a bridge?
Gary
Gary
Dealer is happy.
siliconvalleycoins.com
<< <i>Yeah, what great luck. At every million coin milestone, a classic rarity or classic condition rarity just "happens" to show up.
roadrunner >>
LOL.
Can one of the graders at PCGS please call and give me the 6 winning lotto numbers for tonights mega millions.
You would think that they would have at least
given it a free TrueView image.
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"America suffers today from too much pluribus and not enough unum.".....Arthur Schlesinger Jr.
<< <i>This point has been brought up before nut has anyone noticed that all the coins that hit abig number have always been big money coins? Makes you wanna go Hmmmmmm? >>
Guess they held back the 1964-D Peace Dollar for a rounder number.........
The name is LEE!
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
<< <i>When did NGC slab their 10 millionth coin? Anyone know? >>
Musta been around 2004 since I think that's when I sold the 1913
Edited to add: yup - news release was 4/1/2004. News Release
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<< <i>When did NGC slab their 10 millionth coin? Anyone know? >>
Musta been around 2004 since I think that's when I sold the 1913
Edited to add: yup - news release was 4/1/2004. News Release >>
Based on this, I guess we can assume that NGC has slabbed a lot more coins than PCGS. I always thought that PCGS was the larger company.
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
<< <i>NGC got a 1913 Liberty Head nickel ... imagine the luck involved there! >>
I betcha that was fixed!
<< <i>This is a dredged up thread from November of 2004 folks! >>
yes, and in another 5 years we'll dredge it up again!
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<< <i>NGC got a 1913 Liberty Head nickel ... imagine the luck involved there! >>
I betcha that was fixed! >>
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Ya think?!?
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"America suffers today from too much pluribus and not enough unum.".....Arthur Schlesinger Jr.
<< <i>Does anyone know what the coin sold for, if it did ultimately sell? >>
It sold in Stack's May 2005 sale, lot 1692, for $50,025. Though I should note, at the time, Stack's did not report coins which failed to meet reserve.
Ed. S.
(EJS)
1844 Gem Brilliant Uncirculated. Essentially immaculate, boasting the richest frosty lustre that the...1844 Gem Brilliant Uncirculated. Essentially immaculate, boasting the richest frosty lustre that the most quality-conscious collector might demand. This coin's strike is exceptionally sharp and full, resulting in needle-sharp detail. A wealth of yellow-gold drenches both sides, and diligent search under magnification reveals four minute coppery spots. Akers noted ''AU or Uncirculated examples are surprisingly rare.'' The more recent publication of the 10-year auction record compiled by Dannreuther and Garrett confirms Akers' earlier finding, listing 22 appearances of this date, none equal to the present Gem, and none in higher grade. In fact, this is the finest coin certified by PCGS and is the only specimen of this No Motto date graded at this level, with none graded higher than MS63 by NGC. Adding to this fascinating coin's appeal is its status as the 10 millionth coin graded by the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS). This is certainly a coin boasting a many-faceted appeal! Hammer Price: $43,500.00
<< <i>to be honest, those spots put it in the low ms 65 catagory >>
No CAC sticker!!!
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
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<< <i>When did NGC slab their 10 millionth coin? Anyone know? >>
Musta been around 2004 since I think that's when I sold the 1913
Edited to add: yup - news release was 4/1/2004. News Release >>
Based on this, I guess we can assume that NGC has slabbed a lot more coins than PCGS. I always thought that PCGS was the larger company. >>
Yes they are Perry. I think their building is 15,000 sqft, compared to NGC's smallest Trailer camper at 9,200sqft. Also, I heard their freaking heads were larger also, the reason for this is, they are verified by the ANA, and the Nusimatic Guild...