I have a number of large cents in these small white holders, and I'm confident most would easily cross today, and some should upgrade. But I've likewise seen a fair number of coins in these holders that would downgrade or gennie.
I haven't a clue. I like southern issues, particularly dates close to the Civil War years. The toning and tiny ANACS holder caught my eye on this piece. Sometimes I get lucky "after the fact," regarding a coin's provenance.
It's a decent example of an AU50 1860-0 half. But I wouldn't call it conservative as the grade is about on the money. A higher grade imo would be inappropriate just based on the amount of wear. PCGS has often put similar coins into XF45 holders. Where ANACS shines is in their early holders with the gold foil hologram on the reverse. Those coins are almost always conservatively graded by today's standards.
Very nice coin. I'd be proud to own it. The coin has a nice even tone and wear to it giving it great eye appeal. IMHO "Liberty Seated" the way it was meant to be. Regards, Mike
I don't think yours is graded "very conservatively." I think it was "down-graded" due to an early cleaning and is now retoning. The cleaning was not so "market unacceptable" as to warrant a net grade, but essentially it was net-graded, IMO. The coin appears to have the wear pattern comparable to a 53 or 55.
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I wasn't referring to this coin in particular being "conservatively graded," it's just that I've purchased some very nice, solidly graded coins in the past in these small white ANACS holders. I've also had good luck with crossing ANACS to PCGS at grade. My point was that I'm not shy of buying coins in these holders, if I like the look of the coin.
I have the coin in hand now and it's much more lustrous than the photo would indicate. I've found that if the Teaparty photo looks good to your eye, you'll be pleased with the coin in hand.
Here's a couple of capped bust halves that I've purchased in the small white ANACS holders. Both of these were shot by Todd (BluCC). He does a great job of capturing the color and luster. I'll have him photograph my Newp when next we meet.
I don't think yours is graded "very conservatively." I think it was "down-graded" due to an early cleaning and is now retoning. The cleaning was not so "market unacceptable" as to warrant a net grade, but essentially it was net-graded, IMO. The coin appears to have the wear pattern comparable to a 53 or 55. >>
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I generally like coins in the tiny white ANACS holders, too.
(and the best part, for me, is that apparently many other collectors avoid them.)
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should upgrade. But I've likewise seen a fair number of coins in these holders that would downgrade or gennie.
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I haven't a clue. I like southern issues, particularly dates close to the Civil War years. The toning and tiny ANACS holder caught my eye on this piece. Sometimes I get lucky "after the fact," regarding a coin's provenance.
Much much much better than ngc!
Very nice coin!
based on the amount of wear. PCGS has often put similar coins into XF45 holders. Where ANACS shines is in their early holders with the gold foil hologram on the reverse.
Those coins are almost always conservatively graded by today's standards.
I would question the assumption of conservative grading.
There's a lot of flatness on the leg for an au50.
If I had to wager on the grade, I'd bet on an XF rather than an AU from PCGS.
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I don't think yours is graded "very conservatively." I think it was "down-graded" due to an early cleaning and is now retoning. The cleaning was not so "market unacceptable" as to warrant a net grade, but essentially it was net-graded, IMO. The coin appears to have the wear pattern comparable to a 53 or 55.
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I have the coin in hand now and it's much more lustrous than the photo would indicate. I've found that if the Teaparty photo looks good to your eye, you'll be pleased with the coin in hand.
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I don't think yours is graded "very conservatively." I think it was "down-graded" due to an early cleaning and is now retoning. The cleaning was not so "market unacceptable" as to warrant a net grade, but essentially it was net-graded, IMO. The coin appears to have the wear pattern comparable to a 53 or 55. >>
I agree with your entire post