I just got a 1921-S Thornhead grade - Is a MS62 Pop 2 a big deal?

MrSpud

COIN INFORMATION
Cert Verification #: 26307960
PCGS Coin #: 413043
Date, mintmark: 1921-S
Denomination: $1
Variety: VAM 1B-6 Thorn Head
Country: The United States of America
Grade: MS62
Holder Type: PCGS Secure Plus™
Population:2

I actually have the other one too that I submitted a couple of years ago

Cert Verification #: 15616890
PCGS Coin #: 413043
Date, mintmark: 1921-S
Denomination: $1
Variety: VAM 1B-6 Thorn Head
Country: The United States of America
Grade: MS62
Holder Type:Standard
Population:2

So I guess I own the entire population. Is this a big deal?

19Lyds

I'm sure its a big deal to someone out there.

LanceNewmanOCC

<< <i>So I guess I own the entire population. Is this a big deal? >>



population 2 means for that grade

there could be many higher graded or none and the same with lower.

check the pop reports for all grading services, vam registry etc.

a little leg work need be done for most coins to asses the status of census

edited to add, the 1B6 appears to be the most common of the thorn heads

i haven't checked the pops so i don't know if it is a big deal or not
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DennisH

All Thornheads are very scarce in Mint State, but neither demand nor desireability are wildly high. 1B6 is the most common of the bunch and prices fluctuate a lot. The last two MS63s that sold (both NGC coins) went for $731 and $228. Having yours in a PCGS holder will be a big leg up when you decide to sell.

messydesk

What Dennis said.

Wolf359

Looks MS64 with that blazing luster. What am I missing?

I would get it re-graded.

coinkat

for a 1921-s, it is quite attractive- I suspect there are slight issues with the cheek and fields that prevent a higher grade that may not show up well on the image?

stealer

<< <i>Looks MS64 with that blazing luster. What am I missing?

I would get it re-graded. >>


Looks to have some rub on the eagle's breast.

OldEastside

<< <i>Looks MS64 with that blazing luster. What am I missing?

I would get it re-graded. >>





Steve

Nickcap

There are also two 1921 AU58+ thornheads in existence. I would lkve to get my hands on one of those.

Your Thornhead is very nice. Without digging, what is the top population on them in PCGS?

MrSpud

<< <i> Without digging, what is the top population on them in PCGS? >>



I don't know, I don't seem to have access to the Pop reports anymore

LanceNewmanOCC

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here are the figures ATS - that still leaves VSS, ANACS, SEGS, PCGS, RAW

these figures may or may not be accurate from crack-outs/re-subs etc.

1921 S Vam 1B6 - 16 graded with 9 in unc from 61-63

1b2 through 1b5 from ATS pops with less than 5 for each
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LanceNewmanOCC

o.t.a.a.w.n.



<< <i> Without digging, what is the top population on them in PCGS?

I don't know, I don't seem to have access to the Pop reports anymore >>



pcgs, ngc and anacs are all public "free pop report databases"

and just in case someone says you have to have an account before viewing their pops, the membership is free, hence the database as well.

http://www.pcgs.com/pop/ (i personally prefer the "print grid" view)
http://www.ngccoin.com/coin-census/us/
http://anacs.com/Reports/PopulationReport.aspx
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