Updated with images - I got grades! In 12 days! And, nailed my first ever DCAM 1966 SMS Kennedy!
Russ
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Updated 12.23.06 to add images.
Of course, it's not the coin I was expecting to go DCAM.
It's a strong example, but I didn't think it was quite there. I was expecting the 1965 to make it.
<< <i>Order #20072024 / Submission #3456627
Line # Item # Cert # PCGS No. CoinDate Denomination Variety Country Grade
1 1 10750149 86845 1965 50C SMS US MS66CA
2 1 10750150 96846 1966 50C SMS US MS66DC
3 1 10750151 86846 1966 50C SMS US MS66CA
4 1 10750152 86846 1966 50C SMS US MS65CA
5 1 10750153 86847 1967 50C SMS US MS66CA
Total Items: 5
Date Received: 12/7/2006 >>
I've nailed eight 1967 SMS Kennedys in Deep Cameo, but never a 1965 or 1966 until now. The 1966 MS66DCAM in my set was acquired in a trade deal. I did once make a 1966 Jefferson in MS66DCAM.
As noted, I expected DCAM on the 1965, but I also had it graded a point lower at MS65. Looks like it got a contrast bump rather than the designation. I'll do a second chance offer on it.
On balance, I'm pretty damned happy with this submission even though I still haven't scored a DCAM 1965.
BTW, the 1966 was pulled from a set I picked up on eBay for $14.
The 1965 that graded MS66CAM:
The 1966 that graded MS66DCAM:
Russ, NCNE
Of course, it's not the coin I was expecting to go DCAM.
It's a strong example, but I didn't think it was quite there. I was expecting the 1965 to make it.<< <i>Order #20072024 / Submission #3456627
Line # Item # Cert # PCGS No. CoinDate Denomination Variety Country Grade
1 1 10750149 86845 1965 50C SMS US MS66CA
2 1 10750150 96846 1966 50C SMS US MS66DC
3 1 10750151 86846 1966 50C SMS US MS66CA
4 1 10750152 86846 1966 50C SMS US MS65CA
5 1 10750153 86847 1967 50C SMS US MS66CA
Total Items: 5
Date Received: 12/7/2006 >>
I've nailed eight 1967 SMS Kennedys in Deep Cameo, but never a 1965 or 1966 until now. The 1966 MS66DCAM in my set was acquired in a trade deal. I did once make a 1966 Jefferson in MS66DCAM.
As noted, I expected DCAM on the 1965, but I also had it graded a point lower at MS65. Looks like it got a contrast bump rather than the designation. I'll do a second chance offer on it.
On balance, I'm pretty damned happy with this submission even though I still haven't scored a DCAM 1965.
BTW, the 1966 was pulled from a set I picked up on eBay for $14.
The 1965 that graded MS66CAM:
The 1966 that graded MS66DCAM:
Russ, NCNE
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I think my lunch in town cost $14 yesterday.
Don, ZQZE
<< <i>2 1 10750150 96846 1966 50C SMS US MS66DC >>
What's this worth?
<< <i>You were long overdue for a "YOU SUCK"! >>
This one doesn't qualify for a full fledged YOU SUCK!!!™ It's only about a $700 to $800 coin, so it's a You Suck Lite™.
Russ, NCNE
<< <i><< 2 1 10750150 96846 1966 50C SMS US MS66DC >>
What's this worth? >>
Geez, is that all you care about? What about the joy of accomplishment?
<< <i>Ok. I'll be the one that asks for pictures. >>
Didn't shoot any as I was pretty jammed up with other stuff. I'll shoot some when they get back.
Russ, NCNE
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<< <i>You were long overdue for a "YOU SUCK"! >>
This one doesn't qualify for a full fledged YOU SUCK!!!™ It's only about a $700 to $800 coin, so it's a You Suck Lite™.
Russ, NCNE >>
<< <i>what are the cam's worth? >>
Not much.
Russ, NCNE
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TorinoCobra71
I must ask tho, where's the dothead?
<< <i>Will the DCAM be on eBay anytime soon?
Millertime >>
Not sure, but my inclination is no. The 1966 is so tough, I might just tuck the coin away in my stash.
Russ, NCNE
<< <i>Congrats Grand Nagus!™
TorinoCobra71 >>
Speaking of The Grand Nagus..........
I bought the Grand Nagus' Snuff box from the Christies Star Trek auction a few months ago.
I once made two different Pop. 1 scarce date Morgans, but that was way back in 1987-88
PCGS has been on the ball this last month, I had a sizable order graded and shipped in 6 business days. This is an order that would have taken 30 calendar days a year ago.
Don't I wish......
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<< <i><< 2 1 10750150 96846 1966 50C SMS US MS66DC >>
What's this worth? >>
Geez, is that all you care about? What about the joy of accomplishment? >>
That is all a lot of people care about. Every time I bring a new purchase, I'm excited about, into work to show some buddies the first thing they always ask is, "how much did this cost"?
Congratulations on your accomplishments, Russ.
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<< <i><< 2 1 10750150 96846 1966 50C SMS US MS66DC >>
What's this worth? >>
Geez, is that all you care about? What about the joy of accomplishment? >>
That is all a lot of people care about. Every time I bring a new purchase, I'm excited about, into work to show some buddies the first thing they always ask is, "how much did this cost"?
Congratulations on your accomplishments, Russ. >>
Yeah, yeah, that's great... But what's it worth?
Congrats, Russ.
Check out my current listings: https://ebay.com/sch/khunt/m.html?_ipg=200&_sop=12&_rdc=1
WOW, I guess I have something on Russ. Made a 66 in 67DCAM some time ago, and 2 or 3 65's in DCAM (all 65/66's)
Now at NGC made many more 1965/1966 UCAM's, but that's another story.
Anyhow, CONGRATS RUSS!!!
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I am sure that the 65 DCAM is in your future.
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<< <i>I am sure that the 65 DCAM is in your future. >>
I think so too, but man it's a frustrating search. I've been hunting one for over four years and no joy yet.
Russ, NCNE
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Were those submitted as Moderns, regular Economy, or...?
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<< <i>Russ:
Were those submitted as Moderns, regular Economy, or...? >>
Modern tier.
Russ, NCNE
In case I forgot to mention it YOU SUCK!!
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<< <i>Were you taking a chance when you won the eBay auction or did you know right off that you had something very worthwhile? >>
Looked at least cameo in the image. At $14 not much of a risk if it turned out otherwise.
Russ, NCNE
Keep it.
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<< <i>BTW, the 1966 was pulled from a set I picked up on eBay for $14.
Russ, NCNE >>
But Russ, you should know by now not to buy raw coins from Ebay!
My icon IS my coin. It is a gem 1949 FBL Franklin.
The '66 isn't too tough with a light cameo but finding ones that will grade CAM or DCAM are quite difficult.
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I have looked for over 7 years for a 1966 SMS half with great frost and deep mirrors. I have found some with nice frost, but never have found any with deep, black, watery mirrors. The best 66 snares I have are two halves with nice frost and nice mirrors (CAM's easy) that I picked up for bid on the same day at the same place.
The best part is that both halves examples of one of the better obverse doubled dies for the date. 2 CAM and doubled die halves on the cheap.
Pretty nice for me but not nearly as nice as your DCAM score. Again, congrats Russ.
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<< <i>Of course, it's not the coin I was expecting to go DCAM.
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You can always send it back in again........!!!!.........
was it a gamble, or did others miss it?
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