Is this David Hall's Early Work?

Kozman · January 24, 2008 8:26AM

Below is a scan of a 1938 Jefferson proof which has been graded and certified by David Hall's Numismatic Investment Group. It has been graded as a gem proof mint state 65 and it has a cert number which is not in the PCGS database. Of course I would not expect it to be in the database since it's not slabbed by PCGS. Is this a collector's item and should I keep it as is or send it in and get graded and slabbed? The coin looks like at least a 66 proof to me. If I do send it in to be graded should I keep it in the sealed flip or should I cut open the flip and send it in raw? Does anybody know any history or anything else about this flip? This is the best I can do with the scan for now, I’m open to all comments. Thanks!

Dan50 · January 24, 2008 8:31AM

Have you tried the question and answer forum?

Stooge · January 24, 2008 10:32AM

Here is your Nickel Kozman!

Later, Paul.

fcloud · January 24, 2008 10:36AM

I haven't purchased any coins in those filps, but I think they are really cool. I don't know if I would keep it in the flip or have it graded. It would be an item where each coin would have to be judged by its merits.

CarlWohlforth · January 25, 2008 12:16AM

Personally I would keep that coin as is. If I understand correctly that is from the time when David Hall was a dealer. At some point he guaranteed the grade on the coins he sold. That was so successful he started a grading service.

So I like your coin as a collectable bit of David Hall history. 1938 Jeffs are not particularly valuable in PR 65 or even PR 66 so you might not recoup the cost of grading if you sent it in. I feel your coin would command a PR 65 price as is so certification it not needed. If for some reason it had to be certified I believe you could send it in as is.

Stooge · January 25, 2008 1:13AM

IMHO, I would treat that coin as it were already in a PCGS slab. If the flip is still sealed, thats all I would need.

Later, Paul.

Kozman · January 26, 2008 1:28AM

I have decided to keep this coin as is since I have found out that this coin is inside a kointain within the flip. I don't believe I have to worry about PVC damage now.

. I see it as part of history and probably a very collectible item. Eventually I will have to track down another 38 proof Jeff for the registry. Thanks for the comments and advice.

FullStepJeffs · January 27, 2008 10:38AM

BTW, I'd be a bidder in the holder it currently resides in.

Steve

Kozman · January 27, 2008 10:50AM

If I ever put it up for sale on the BS&T Forum or ebay, I will let the folks on the registry forum have first shot at it.

CarlWohlforth · January 27, 2008 1:55PM

<<I feel your coin would command a PR 65 price as is so certification it not needed. >>

<<BTW, I'd be a bidder in the holder it currently resides in.>>

Hey, me too!

marz · November 11, 2008 1:27PM

yes,its the true 1st generation flip~

I collect them and have 20 mercury dimes just like it.

PawPaul · November 18, 2008 7:22AM

........i believe it was pre MS66, MS67 , etc when he made these.

wow - how many can remember such a time ( when MS 65 was the highest uncirculated grade ) ?

as I remember as well, many of them when crossed to PCGS graded 66,67 with even a couple of MS-68's !!!!!!!!!!

RyGuy · November 19, 2008 7:42AM

Where was this coin purchased at? I think its a great little piece of numismatic history and would love to have something similar.

Ryan

fcloud · November 19, 2008 8:19AM

Wow this one came back from the past.

keepdachange · November 19, 2008 11:24PM

I had a PR65 Franklin in that same packaging. I took it out and sent it in for grading and it came back PR67

marz · December 6, 2008 1:49AM

anyone actually have any for sale ?

Is this David Hall's Early Work?

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