What series are you best at grading?

Marauderrt10 · November 23, 2009 2:14AM

Wondering what everyone is best at grading. Mine is definitely peace dollars.

anoldgoat · November 23, 2009 2:18AM

Lincoln cents.

On the flip side I can't grade Mercury dimes or Walking Liberty halves. The ANA guide and TPG's don't seem to agree on these either.

doh · November 23, 2009 2:21AM

<< On the flip side I can't grade Mercury dimes or Walking Liberty halves. The ANA guide and TPG's don't seem to agree on these either. >>

I hear that!

Marauderrt10 · November 23, 2009 2:22AM

true

DoubleEagle59 · November 23, 2009 2:25AM

Still learning about all US coins.

Big problems with US gold and Peace dollars.

I try to stay away from Copper (both US and Canadian).

I have a great track record submitting raw coins to ICCS with Canadian coins of KGV, KGVI and QEII years (1911 to 1964; especially dimes, quarters and halves).

STONE · November 23, 2009 2:26AM

Capped Bust Halves seem to be my strong suit, when compared to how the TPG's grade.
Bust Quarters aren't too bad, but the TPG's are too inconsistent on this series for me to guage a precise grade.
Bust Dimes - I seem to have my own standards when compared to the TPG's!
Bust Half-Dimes are also rather simple to grade.

I could go on, but the what I stated above is my focus and what I look at the most

Marauderrt10 · November 23, 2009 2:33AM

<< Capped Bust Halves seem to be my strong suit, when compared to how the TPG's grade.
Bust Quarters aren't too bad, but the TPG's are too inconsistent on this series for me to guage a precise grade.
Bust Dimes - I seem to have my own standards when compared to the TPG's!
Bust Half-Dimes are also rather simple to grade.

I could go on, but the what I stated above is my focus and what I look at the most >>

well the purpose is to post what your best at, im sure we all could post a list what we can grade, just what you like/grade the most of

Justacommeman · November 23, 2009 2:40AM

Walkers and commems. Kind of know what both PCGS and NGC are looking for on these series. It helps that this is virtually all I collect. MJ

OKbustchaser · November 23, 2009 2:55AM

There is a difference between grading a coin and predicting what a TPG will label it. If you are referring to the latter then I don't have a clue--I never tried to learn. If you are referring to the former then my answer can be seen to the left of this post.

However, anyone can grade any coin--at least to his own standards. Even my 7yo granddaughter can grade coins. Her grading standards consist of "pretty", "not so pretty", and "ugly".

Edit because I don't know my "right" from my "left"

Marauderrt10 · November 23, 2009 2:57AM

<< There is a difference between grading a coin and predicting what a TPG will label it. If you are referring to the latter then I don't have a clue--I never tried to learn. If you are referring to the former then my answer can be seen to the right of this post.

However, anyone can grade any coin--at least to his own standards. Even my 7yo granddaughter can grade coins. Her grading standards consist of "pretty", "not so pretty", and "ugly". >>

i am talking about coins that you have seen so many in certain grades you can get a feel of what they would grade at. All MS65 peace dollars i have graded MS66 have upgrade to MS66

DennisH · November 23, 2009 2:58AM

Morgans.
But I'm better when I see coins in person versus from photos.

edited to clarify: Morgans are my best series at predicting how PCGS will grade them.

JrGMan2004 · November 23, 2009 3:01AM

Grading to who's standards? That would determine my answers...

SilverEagles92 · November 23, 2009 3:01AM

I usually do pretty well with Morgans

yellowkid · November 23, 2009 3:05AM

I think I am attaining a bit of expertise with commems, just a bit.

AUandAG · November 23, 2009 3:22AM

They've got to be big for my old eyes to even see them! So, I'll go with
Morgans.

bob

crypto79 · November 23, 2009 3:37AM

american, Altough I am not the best at copper color. I would say I am very good at peace dollars and Trades

partagas · November 23, 2009 3:37AM

Seated coins, especially the quarters.

carl · November 23, 2009 3:39AM

For me this is an easy one. I'm a lousy grader at all coins.

MikeInFL · November 23, 2009 3:43AM

Large cents, in general.
Late date large cents in mint state, specifically.

Geoman · November 23, 2009 3:44AM

Morgan Dollars and Walking Liberty Half Dollars.

Coinlearner · November 23, 2009 3:45AM

....Morgans,no question. Think so for most collectors,as well. There is so many of them,alot of info on Morgans many times any other series,and the largest collector base. IMO.

docg · November 23, 2009 3:53AM

1964-1998 Clad Washington Quarters and Silver Washington Quarters.

drei3ree · November 23, 2009 3:59AM

3rd grade Math...

Coins, not so good at any of them.

Swampboy · November 23, 2009 4:19AM

Lincolns.
'Best' isn't saying much.

TennesseeDave · November 23, 2009 4:19AM

Capped Bust halves in circulated grades.I have submitted 20 raw to Pcgs without a single bodybag or genuine holder.

BaseballAbs · November 23, 2009 4:42AM

I think the early circulated stuff is the easiest to grade. Also seems the lower the grade the easier to grade it is. Judging between MS 64 to 65 seems very hard to me. I also can't stand grading morgan dollars. There are also so many of them it make my head hurt.

GRANDAM · November 23, 2009 4:45AM

<< What series are you best at grading? >>

According to my latest submission results,,,,,,,,, NOTHING!!!

GrandAm

BECOKA · November 23, 2009 4:47AM

I'd have to say quarter and half eagles from 1834-1929. Never bothered with pre 1834 due to how expensive even low grade examples are.

astrorat · November 23, 2009 4:48AM

<< Lincoln cents.

On the flip side I can't grade Mercury dimes or Walking Liberty halves. The ANA guide and TPG's don't seem to agree on these either. >>

Your comment about the ANA guide makes sense since the TPG's don't use ANA standards for grading.

Lane

Barndog · November 23, 2009 4:49AM

I don't buy them, but I'd say I am best at grading modern US Mint Proof Silver Eagles.

ctf_error_coins · November 23, 2009 4:49AM

Error coins, I don't so much care about the grade but I do care about the error. Of course the higher the grade the better , but that is secondary.

I can identify most errors and can spot most (non counterfeit) fakes in a second.

Of course there is still a great deal to learn on the subject, but I do feel that i have a very good handle on it.

astrorat · November 23, 2009 4:50AM

<< Capped Bust Halves seem to be my strong suit, when compared to how the TPG's grade. >>

Good for you...CBHs are one of the toughest series to grade.

Lane

cone10 · November 23, 2009 4:55AM

Circulated Walkers

RYK · November 23, 2009 4:56AM

Late date AGEs. I am never more than a point off.

MorganChicken · November 23, 2009 5:02AM

Probably seated halves in circulated grades. I've handled a lot due to my low budget, but have become quite good at grading.

rld14 · November 23, 2009 5:31AM

Barber Halves, I'm decent on dimes but I think I'm really darned good at the Halves. My submissions agree with my grades over 85% of the time.

Type2 · November 23, 2009 5:50AM

<< 

<< What series are you best at grading? >>

According to my latest submission results,,,,,,,,, NOTHING!!!

GrandAm

>>

Me too.

Hyperion · November 23, 2009 5:52AM

Buff Nickels and Gold Indians (incuse designs, especially).

yeah!

FullStepJeffs · November 23, 2009 10:54AM

MS Jefferson Nickels... I realized a while back I'm not so good at proofs.

Steve

coin22lover · November 23, 2009 11:25AM

Capped Bust coins, but then again, weak strikes are quick to throw me off..

CEOGBOSE · November 23, 2009 12:20PM

Never get'm right but always closest with Morgan's

MidLifeCrisis · November 23, 2009 12:22PM

Colonials.

I suck at grading them...but I suck worse at grading everything else.

melvin289 · November 23, 2009 12:36PM

Broke two MS-64 Carver/Washington's out and sent them in and they both came back 65.
My best success.

Ron

Bear · November 23, 2009 2:26PM

Not only can I grade everything, but I am never

off the grade, by more then 20 - 30 points.

LotsoLuck · November 23, 2009 2:40PM

Well I have a diverse collection and I can tell you this, everyone is undergraded.

leothelyon · November 23, 2009 5:33PM

Jefferson nickels. But here's something to think about. The TGSs tell us the steps (or any other designation) need to be perfect but for what the rest of the coin looks like, you're (pretty much) on your own.

Leo