!955 Doubled Die would this straight grade at PCGS new pic

lostincoins

Would this cent straight grade or get a details grade because of the scratch in the field?




Coin in question Reference pic PCGS AU58

291fifth

It shouldn't. The scratch is very visible and is a major negative.

rays

Straight grade doubtful.

lostincoins

This was the PCGS image I was using as a comparison as it has an obvious scratch and decent rim ding and is graded straight AU58

MsMorrisine

I wouldn't want either


It looks like the op is already holdered. Did it bag?


Where did you find the au58 image?

lostincoins

It is in a holder but not PCGS or NGC its AN other holder which is why I am asking.

airplanenut

<< <i>This was the PCGS image I was using as a comparison as it has an obvious scratch and decent rim ding and is graded straight AU58

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I'm not sure it's obvious. That could be lighting making it look bad, or it could be a non-scratch mark of some sort. Can't tell from the image. The rim hit doesn't look great from the image, but at scale, it might be pretty minor, too. Those kinds of hits often get graded. The scratch in the coin in the OP looks more severe to me, as well as more noticeable. I'd say it should no-grade.

lostincoins

That is why I added the pic in the first post at the same size as it is easier to see.

19Lyds

Submit it and see as you have nothing to lose.

AMRC

Scratch is not good, but not my biggest concern. I do not like that fingerprint which looks like someone may have tried to lighten up at some time in this coins history. The high points on the check and chin have the tone associated with removed PVC. Leave it in the holder it is in unless you prefer a Details grade.

Not a bad coin by any means as the 55 DDO's are cool in just about any condition. But this one is not a crack-out candidate IMHO.

Wolf359

But don't submit in the holder. Crack out.

Wolf359

<< <i>Scratch is not good, but not my biggest concern. I do not like that fingerprint which looks like someone may have tried to lighten up at some time in this coins history. The high points on the check and chin have the tone associated with removed PVC. Leave it in the holder it is in unless you prefer a Details grade.

Not a bad coin by any means as the 55 DDO's are cool in just about any condition. But this one is not a crack-out candidate IMHO. >>



I'm pretty sure PCGS uses a database to see if the coin was crossed before. No proof of this, but my experience tells me because I've sent coins in holders 5 years apart and get the exact same result back.

So crack it out! Always!

DIMEMAN

>>>I wouldn't want either<<<

+1

lostincoins

Well I will think on this some more before deciding.

TwoSides2aCoin

<< <i>>>>I wouldn't want either<<<

+1 >>



I'll take them both…. Call me a scavenger. Go on, now.

CoinZip

Just my humble opinion......


The top pic scratch looks new which I feel will keep it out of a problem free holder.

The bottom pic scratch looks old which is why I feel they let it slide.

It could just be a lighting issue ???

lkeigwin

<< <i>Would this cent straight grade or get a details grade because of the scratch in the field? >>

Details.
Lance.

ThePennyLady

I don't think it will grade, it could be the lighting, but the color doesn't look right, and the scratch is much thicker than the PCGS coin.

coinbuf

It may be just the lighting but the color looks off, the scratch alone is questionable but in combination with the color I do not think it would grade at either service.

Broadstruck

<< <i>I don't think it will grade, it could be the lighting, but the color doesn't look right, and the scratch is much thicker than the PCGS coin. >>



The top is LIC's the bottom image is a PCGS CoinFacts AU58 he posted for comparison.

ThePennyLady

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<< <i>I don't think it will grade, it could be the lighting, but the color doesn't look right, and the scratch is much thicker than the PCGS coin. >>



The top is LIC's the bottom image is a PCGS CoinFacts AU58 he posted for comparison. >>



Thanks, but I understood that so perhaps I didn't state my opinion very clearly - I was just comparing the scratch on the OP's coin to the PCGS graded coin and was giving the scratch thickness as a reason why his coin may not grade.

Broadstruck

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<< <i>I don't think it will grade, it could be the lighting, but the color doesn't look right, and the scratch is much thicker than the PCGS coin. >>



The top is LIC's the bottom image is a PCGS CoinFacts AU58 he posted for comparison. >>



Thanks, but I understood that so perhaps I didn't state my opinion very clearly - I was just comparing the scratch on the OP's coin to the PCGS graded coin and was giving the scratch thickness as a reason why his coin may not grade. >>



You must have edited your sentence just as I was getting ready to quote as it's now completely different and just made me feel like I was in the twilight zone!