My second PCGS submission GRADES POSTED IN FIRST POST

LogPotato

I had a good time guessing the grades with my first PCGS submission. I decided to start a thread here to post my guesses for this submission. I will be submitting these coins at the Baltimore show, so I probably wont see grades until May or so. If you missed my first submission, you can see it here: Link

1) 1853 A&R 50C - Was in an ANACS 35 holder, and I see it holdering at the same grade
2) 1893-O 50C - Darkly toned coin, light on the liberty but great detail throughout - My grade 20
3) 1894-S 50C - lighter colored coin with ghosting of the design elements. Probably from a long ago dip - My grade 20
4) 1895 50C - My grade 20
5) 1895-O 50C - This is a gorgeous VF Barber half, it has a rim issue that might put it in a BB. My grade 25 w/o the issue, hopefully they net it at 20
6) 1900-O 50C - Perfect original color, I'm split on the grade VG10/F12 Im hoping for the 12 since it is a softly struck date.
7) 1901-O 50C - Nice look for a tough date. I say 25
8) 1902-O 50C - Weakly struck, but I think it will go 15
9) 1903-S 50C - The date that got a BB for me in my last round. I think this coin will get a solid 15
10) 1904 50C - Ex NGC 20, I see it getting the same grade
11) 1905-O 50C - The most prized piece I have acquired so far. Such a tough date, and this one is great looking. I'm thinking 25
12) 1907-O 50C - Ex NGC 12 I think it should be in a 15 holder if not a 20
13) 1908-S 50C - Nice crusty Barber, this is the look I love. I say 30
14) 1911 50C - Ex NGC 12. This should make it in a 15 holder no problem

I would like to personally thank Greg Mockensturm (Walkerguy21D) for a lot of these coins. I have been working with Greg for a while now trying to build my set. Greg really understands what I want in a coin. And since he found me an 05-O, I could care less what the others grade. Big thanks to Greg!


Order #20590255 / Submission #4599352
Line # Item # Cert # PCGS No. CoinDate Denomination Variety Country Grade
1 1 24710649 6275 1853 50C Arrows and Rays USA VF30
2 1 24710650 6466 1893-O 50C USA VF25
3 1 24710651 6470 1894-S 50C USA Genuine - VF Details (92 - Cleaned)
4 1 24710652 6471 1895 50C USA VF25
5 1 24710653 6472 1895-O 50C USA VF30
6 1 24710654 6487 1900-O 50C USA F12
7 1 24710655 6490 1901-O 50C USA VF25
8 1 24710656 6493 1902-O 50C USA F12
9 1 24710657 6497 1903-S 50C USA Genuine - Fair Details (82 - Filed Rims)
10 1 24710658 6498 1904 50C USA VF25
11 1 24710659 6502 1905-O 50C USA F15
12 1 24710660 6510 1907-O 50C USA VF25
13 1 24710661 6515 1908-S 50C USA VF30
14 1 24710662 6521 1911 50C USA F15

My thoughts on this submission, nothing really surprises my other than the 05-O. That is not the right grade for that coin. It might have to take another trip in. And of course, this is my second submission and the second details 03-S. This Date MM is going to be a pain in my butt!

lasvegasteddy

good luck
i love the add of personal thoughts on grade with before and after
i promise to do the same when i submit too

DIMEMAN

Sounds like some nice Barbers there.

Hope you do well.

SeattleSlammer

Good luck....I admire anyone willing to stepup and post his guesses before the results!

Sadly this did not work for me yesterday with Duke and Missouri....had both in the Final 4.....talk about pissing away $$ on a bracket.

Walkerguy21D

Thanks Justin!
Keeping my fingers crossed for you on your submission results!

MFH

The time has flown by and Baltimore is this week.
Looking forward to seeing your submission, Justin, as
I am sure you're looking forward to see mine.

Without giving away the background of each coin,
I will go over the coins I'm submitting and start a
similar thread.

See you at table 310 !

LogPotato

Grades are in

Walkerguy21D

Looks like most came in a tad over your guesstimates, Justin.....
That 05O grade is very questionable though!!

123cents

You did great. Congrats!

LogPotato

<< <i>Looks like most came in a tad over your guesstimates, Justin.....
That 05O grade is very questionable though!! >>



Completely agree on the 05-O. I was a bit worried about that 95-O. It is such a gorgeous coin and I'm glad a minor little defect didn't hold it back.

Manorcourtman

Justin-

Nice grades! Regarding your 01-O, I submitted the same date a couple of years ago and it graded 15 to my dismay. I cracked it and resubmitted it and it came back 25. Sometimes I think there are two sets of graders looking at Barbers, the ones that understand the weak strike O dates and the ones that don't! If it it has a strong VF reverse and the obverse is weak, especially the headband, send it back raw for a regrade! You'll get your VF eventually! ( If it's a true weak strike VF that is).

TwoSides2aCoin

My most recent is darkside And it all had to go "secure plus". This endeavor is deeper every day. Could someone direct me to the exit ?

LogPotato

<< <i>My most recent is darkside And it all had to go "secure plus". This endeavor is deeper every day. Could someone direct me to the exit ? >>



Consign and resign...

TwoSides2aCoin

<< <i>

<< <i>My most recent is darkside And it all had to go "secure plus". This endeavor is deeper every day. Could someone direct me to the exit ? >>


Consign and resign... >>


I like that idea. Thank you.

LanceNewmanOCC

<< <i>good luck
i love the add of personal thoughts on grade with before and after
i promise to do the same when i submit too >>



i concur. hadn't really thought about it but you are right, the commentary adds a LOT
.

LogPotato

<< <i>

<< <i>good luck
i love the add of personal thoughts on grade with before and after
i promise to do the same when i submit too >>



i concur. hadn't really thought about it but you are right, the commentary adds a LOT
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I hope that is a good thing, I like to see how I think compared to the experts. It's just a fun thing to do, at least for me.

LogPotato

Just want to say, I got my grades back today, and the Caps knocked out the Bruins. Today is a good day.

coolkarma

Congrats on the grades - you did very well! After you have the coins in hand, tell us (or show us) the 03-s. I'm guessing the holder will say "Genuine Fine Details", and that will be the details grade it deserves. Enjoy!

Richard

lasvegasteddy

hey hey...thanks for updating plus the whole nature of this thread
you really called this sub too
looks like descent grades with those better then expected lil treasures too...
btw
when were they entered?
what service level?
i'm a lil antsy on my 1st sub layed out in a format like this
entered dates are approaching mine...

LogPotato

Teddy, they were dropped off as economy at Baltimore. Entered into the system 3/28/12.

lasvegasteddy

<< <i>Teddy, they were dropped off as economy at Baltimore. Entered into the system 3/28/12. >>


thanks
mine were dropped off at the vegas show and entered 4-09 under economy
i should be about a week away then...

ricko

Well done and thanks for the follow-up... Cheers, RickO

guitarwes

nice grades and good eye. alot were really close and some were in your favor as upgrades.

WE NEED PICS!!!!

MFH

Justin,

Overall, I think you nailed the submission very well.
Sorry to see the dreaded "filed rims" code on one coin though.

( edit to add: you said Fair Details ... I have heard that the Details
Graded Coins in FINE CONDITION with issues are being listed as Fair.
I think it's just a glitch in the verbage , as I am 100% positive you
didn't submit a Fair 02 coin for holdering !! )

Thanks for letting us know your grades were in... I just checked
mine last night and did ok but for two "92's" that slipped by me.
Submitted 17 raw coins - and getting back 15 with decent grades.
No complaints from me. I posted my grades on the Mega Thread.

I also would like to add to your comments about Walkerguy21D,
Greg, is a stand up guy, knows his stuff and is wonderful to work with.
My only complaint ? He didn't offer me the 1905-O first !!

Walkerguy21D

Thanks Mike!

In all fairness, Justin had that 05-O on a standing want list with me for a good year or so. It's the only one I've ever owned, and I made him wait 3 months
for it, so I could enjoy owning that toughie myself for a while

LogPotato

Here is pics of the 05-O. Maybe I was a bit smitten saying the 25 grade, but that coin should at least be in a 20 holder. Some may disagree.

LogPotato

Got the coins back today, the 03-S seems overly obvious to me now. I see exactly what they were seeing. The 94-S is a bit obvious as well. All in all, I am pretty happy with the results. Glad to see my babies home.