Errors/ grading

mach19

If you have errors in a mint set, would you take them out to be graded, or just stash them away?

Peace4darlin

stash

itsnotjustme

I have done both. A significant strike through 1976-P Lincoln resides in the complete set. A TX quarter with a wire strike through is in a PCGS MS67 slab.

TwoSides2aCoin

For me, it depends on the rarity of the error. If it's minor, stash it. If its a major error like struck on wrong metal, major doubling, double struck, rotated die, a mule ? .... I'd get it graded and authenticated.
But, in reality, it's really a personal choice and since errors cost forty bucks for grading, a minor error wouldn't be worth the fees for grading, in my opinion.

LALASD4

Leave it in the set.

Barndog

bring it to a major show and get a couple of expert opinions first-hand

carl

I keep all my error coins separate in 2x2's and in those silly red boxes they sell at the coin shows. So if I had that one I'd break it out and put it in my error collection. If you don't do that eventually you'll forget where and what it is. I would but then I'm just old and forgetful. Always rememeber the 3 signs of old age. Forgetfulness and I can't remember the other 2.