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Are there PCGS AU58+ grade Collectors??

ManorcourtmanManorcourtman Posts: 8,241 ✭✭✭✭✭
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AU58+ seems like a purdy tough grade to get from PCGS. Are there AU58+ collectors and are the coins in this grade "hot" commodities? I don't believe I've seen an auction for one? Comments?

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  • LindeDadLindeDad Posts: 18,766 ✭✭✭✭✭
    TOP POP coin in the Everyman sets so yes those are sought after by set makers of popular series.
    Think many of them are privately traded. image
    My Current project....https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/mysetregistry/album/160794
  • PatchesPatches Posts: 1,700 ✭✭✭
    I only have one AU58+ by our hosts, an 1851-O 3 Cent Silver. I don't think I'd actively pursue them since they're so rare to locate.
  • messydeskmessydesk Posts: 20,374 ✭✭✭✭✭
    So why is "AU58+" used instead of "AU59"?
    John
    Keeper of the VAM Catalog • Professional Coin Imaging • Prime Number Set • World Coins in Early America • British Trade Dollars • Variety Attribution
  • BAJJERFANBAJJERFAN Posts: 31,411 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Board member Nickcap is partial to 58+ as I recall. Don't remember him posting recently.
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  • crypto79crypto79 Posts: 8,623 ✭
    I don't own any plus coins. I guess I just don't have what it takes image
  • MFHMFH Posts: 11,720 ✭✭✭✭

    I know Darrell Kreiss has an 1898-O Half in one of his many registry sets of Halves
    that is graded AU 58+. It's a POP ONE in 58+

    There was a day I'd pay stupid money for that coin.
    Mike Hayes
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  • Sunshine Rare CoinsSunshine Rare Coins Posts: 2,342 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Just bought an outstanding 1858 o half in pcgs 58+ - really tough coin

    Sunshine Rare Coins

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  • SAM5969SAM5969 Posts: 1,217 ✭✭✭
    To me - it is just another gimmick started by TPG to drive revenue

    Collecting opinions and paying stiff premiums for something, that if cracked out and resent, has less chance of being assigned the same grade than not .. Without trying to sound cliché I am only interested in collecting the coins I find appealing - the plastic is of secondary consideration
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  • mozinmozin Posts: 8,755 ✭✭✭
    I like the idea of the 58+ grade. So far I only own one of them, a Capped Bust Half Dollar that crossed from NGC 62. Wish I could do it again.
    I collect Capped Bust series by variety in PCGS AU/MS grades.
  • moosesrmoosesr Posts: 1,966 ✭✭✭
    "I am only interested in collecting the coins I find appealing - the plastic is of secondary consideration". I agree with you, I don't understand why someone would allow a down grade like that just to get the coin in a PCGS holder? I did do it once, but only because I forgot to put a minimum grade for cross over.image
  • BroadstruckBroadstruck Posts: 30,497 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Not for me as I'll take a older non edge view AU58 over a recent AU58+ any day.
    To Err Is Human.... To Collect Err's Is Just Too Much Darn Tootin Fun!
  • roadrunnerroadrunner Posts: 28,313 ✭✭✭✭✭
    The are certainly AU58, MS60, MS61, and MS62 coins the equivalent of the AU58+. Seems like a labeling thing to me.....with the 58+ being the most valuable of this group.
    Barbarous Relic No More, LSCC -GoldSeek--shadow stats--SafeHaven--321gold
  • SAM5969SAM5969 Posts: 1,217 ✭✭✭
    Broadstruck - I agree with your premise in theory but you've been around plenty long enough to know the AU58 grade is issued for myriad reasons. Not all AU58 graded coins, even those in rattlers, OGH, and early generation blue holders are "Gem Sliders/AU64s)".... Many are truly or technically mint state coins with issues like slide marks or other detractions. Once again it all comes down to the collector having done his homework and buying what he likes. The grade on the holder is nothing more than another piece of information and opinion which is best used to gauge whether one is paying an appropriate price for the coin in question (if one is thinking of his exit strategy).
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  • BochimanBochiman Posts: 25,556 ✭✭✭✭✭
    At least 1 member was hot for AU58+ graded coins. I recall some posts he made looking for them.

    I have a couple of "Everyman" sets and, while I have tried to get AU58, when it made sense, I actually have no desire to pursue AU58+ grades.
    I'm not resubmitting any of them, nor am I actively pursuing any (if they even exist for the half-cents...I haven't checked to see if any were made).

    I won't get down on the grade, or those that go after them, but for me, they aren't worth going after.

    For our 1/2c collection, we have 1825-1857, inclusive save for "1831", all in AU58, and are happy with that.

    I've been told I tolerate fools poorly...that may explain things if I have a problem with you. Current ebay items - Nothing at the moment

  • amwldcoinamwldcoin Posts: 11,269 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>I know Darrell Kreiss has an 1898-O Half in one of his many registry sets of Halves
    that is graded AU 58+. It's a POP ONE in 58+

    There was a day I'd pay stupid money for that coin. >>



    And I did IMO! When I bought it....but not so much Now! image

    SCOTT Why so Glum Lately? So many negative posts from you lately. image

    Edit to add about my purchase
  • TwoSides2aCoinTwoSides2aCoin Posts: 44,651 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Sounds like a fun challenge.

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  • TwoSides2aCoinTwoSides2aCoin Posts: 44,651 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Top Slider Set has a ring to it. However, I wouldn't take on the challenge of trying to "make" a coin. They'd just have to get bought as they come available at a price a guy could "sneak" away , and still earn a mild "you suck" with.

    ``https://ebay.us/m/KxolR5

  • LakesammmanLakesammman Posts: 17,468 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Man - that would stink - resubmitting for a AU58+ and getting MS60. image
    "My friends who see my collection sometimes ask what something costs. I tell them and they are in awe at my stupidity." (Baccaruda, 12/03).I find it hard to believe that he (Trump) rushed to some hotel to meet girls of loose morals, although ours are undoubtedly the best in the world. (Putin 1/17) Gone but not forgotten. IGWT, Speedy, Bear, BigE, HokieFore, John Burns, Russ, TahoeDale, Dahlonega, Astrorat, Stewart Blay, Oldhoopster, Broadstruck, Ricko, Big Moose, Cardinal.
  • 2ltdjorn2ltdjorn Posts: 2,329 ✭✭✭✭
    I like the "MS60-2" or "MS70-12", would love to see a "MS70-69"

    WTB... errors, New Orleans gold, and circulated 20th key date coins!
  • grote15grote15 Posts: 29,883 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Man - that would stink - resubmitting for a AU58+ and getting MS60. image >>



    I bet the AU58+ would command more interest than the MS60, and realize the better hammer price, too!


    Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.
  • Type2Type2 Posts: 13,985 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I want to see a MS or a PR70+ image


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