blotched Proof Jefferson nickels

CarlWohlforth

I've got some proof Jeffs that don't seem to meet the grade to me. Do you think they turned in the holder? They are DCAM for sure but the blotched toning looks ugly to me. Would these coins be downgraded if submitted for grade review? I believe they are too inexpensive to try... Does anybody like them?

Cameonut

Wow Carl,
Those sure are fugly - sorry to be blunt.

I can't imagine that they looked like that when graded - so they had to turn in the holder. Not quite sure what you ought to do with them as they are so inexpensive.

Do the reverses look the same?

ricko

Dang.. that is unfortunate... might try NCS for conservation... but really not cost effective. Cheers, RickO

mingot

How does PCGS pay out on a grade review? Their price guide or recent auction prices?

amwldcoin

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I did a spot review on MS67 steel pennies once and they paid price guide.

pontiacinf

Carl I have a bunch in danscos that turned like that. I kind of like the look
of them raw as that blotchy haze has alot of color to it when raw.

if you need to get rid of em pm me a price.

hope all is well on your end

CarlWohlforth

Yup, the reverses are similar.

CarlWohlforth

<Wow Carl,
Those sure are fugly - sorry to be blunt>

I always appreciate honest feedback, thanks for your opinion.

These came with a large purchase; all the other coins are beauties and I'm very happy with the deal.

To summarize it seems most everybody agrees these would/should not make the grade but are too low valued to send to NCS or back to PCGS for grade review.

Bochiman

Yeah, they look like they turned in holder, sorry.

I would do as suggested, and contact PCGS to get them sent in for a spot review. If they can "conserve" them, and they keep the grade, they will do so.
If not, they will make you a couple of offers, usually:

Offer 1: $xxx and they keep the coin
Offer 2: $xxx- and they send you the money and the coins (usually raw/downgraded) back.
Offer3: They send you different coins, in the same grade/designation (ie...a replacement)

If you take offer#2, sell the raw to Bill (pontiacinf)

messydesk

Yuck. Just underscores the importance of a thorough rinse after dipping.

AUandAG

I had one like those and just ended up putting it in my pocket. Looks a lot better now but the
grade did suffer a bit!

bob

keets

Carl, i'm sure you're aware that they are maybe $10-$15 coins and from MyLoftyPerch not worth the trouble that "maybe" they can be helped. since they were in a large collection it's a wash, right?? sell them to Bill at a price that makes you both happy!!

FWIW, i think the haze is the result of a bad rinse after a dip.

WoodenJefferson

Looks like those Jeffies acquired a slight "haze" from storage in a humid environment, then someone gave them a bath before subnission and did not rid the surface of solution. then in the ensuing years, developed this fugly look.

Total loss, yes

can you submit them under the guarantee yes

Will PCSG pay, yes, providing they can prove the holders were not immersed in something undesirable, like water (floods)

Good luck

garrynot

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nwcoast

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