Retired dealer and avid collector of U.S. type coins, 19th century presidential campaign medalets and selected medals. In recent years I have been working on a set of British coins - at least one coin from each king or queen who issued pieces that are collectible. I am also collecting at least one coin for each Roman emperor from Julius Caesar to ... ?
If this coin has lots of luster in hand, and if it had more flattering (i.e., accurate) pictures, I would have ZERO problem with this coin in an MS64 holder. The strike is superb, the surfaces are clean, and it stands up every bit to the 1860-O examples shown in other PCGS photos which are graded at the MS64 level. The inability to fully assess luster made me put in my conservative guess at MS63.
It's a stunning coin!
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Dang... leave the forum for 20 hours and I miss a GTG like this.... Well, no sense in guessing now... it is a definitely a nice coin... in fact, I would have thought a grade higher.... An exceptional specimen Bill... Cheers, RickO
@Boosibri said:
What is the green thingy on your coin Bill?
I do not boycott CAC coins. I buy coins if I like them for the price. I have several CAC approved coins.
If the sticker is there, that’s fine, but if it isn’t and the coin is okay that’s fine too. If I limited my purchases to CAC approved coins, I would never be able to fill my want lists. Contrary to popular believe, CAC has not seen every certified coin.
Retired dealer and avid collector of U.S. type coins, 19th century presidential campaign medalets and selected medals. In recent years I have been working on a set of British coins - at least one coin from each king or queen who issued pieces that are collectible. I am also collecting at least one coin for each Roman emperor from Julius Caesar to ... ?
If this coin has lots of luster in hand, and if it had more flattering (i.e., accurate) pictures, I would have ZERO problem with this coin in an MS64 holder. The strike is superb, the surfaces are clean, and it stands up every bit to the 1860-O examples shown in other PCGS photos which are graded at the MS64 level. The inability to fully assess luster made me put in my conservative guess at MS63.
It's a stunning coin!
interesting as that's exactly what I thought too almost to a T
Please help. At the end of page #1 no result posted.
At the top of the second page Bill posts "TTT" after the member above posted his opinion: "MS64. I have a PCGS AU58 of this date with similar toning, and it does not compare with this coin, which is free of wear."
Then someone posted the coin has a CAC sticker. Where is the result (MS-64) and the photo? Thanks.
Then someone posted the coin has a CAC sticker. Where is the result (MS-64) and the photo? Thanks.
In the very first post, at the top of pg 1 - Bill added it to the original group of photos this morning.
@Insider2 said:
Please help. At the end of page #1 no result posted.
At the top of the second page Bill posts "TTT" after the member above posted his opinion: "MS64. I have a PCGS AU58 of this date with similar toning, and it does not compare with this coin, which is free of wear."
Then someone posted the coin has a CAC sticker. Where is the result (MS-64) and the photo? Thanks.
I posted "TTT" at the bottom to get the string at the top of list after I released the grade. In the past some people have put the actual grade at the bottom, which I have found confusing. I modify the initial post.
Retired dealer and avid collector of U.S. type coins, 19th century presidential campaign medalets and selected medals. In recent years I have been working on a set of British coins - at least one coin from each king or queen who issued pieces that are collectible. I am also collecting at least one coin for each Roman emperor from Julius Caesar to ... ?
"TTT" is done time and time again in the swaps and sales area.
Retired dealer and avid collector of U.S. type coins, 19th century presidential campaign medalets and selected medals. In recent years I have been working on a set of British coins - at least one coin from each king or queen who issued pieces that are collectible. I am also collecting at least one coin for each Roman emperor from Julius Caesar to ... ?
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MS64. I have a PCGS AU58 of this date with similar toning, and it does not compare with this coin, which is free of wear.
TTT
@BillJones , I will add, though I guessed MS63 --
If this coin has lots of luster in hand, and if it had more flattering (i.e., accurate) pictures, I would have ZERO problem with this coin in an MS64 holder. The strike is superb, the surfaces are clean, and it stands up every bit to the 1860-O examples shown in other PCGS photos which are graded at the MS64 level. The inability to fully assess luster made me put in my conservative guess at MS63.
It's a stunning coin!
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My sets: [280+ horse coins] :: [France Sowers] :: [Colorful world copper] :: [Beautiful world coins]
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Hold the phone! I got a GTG correct? Me? What? I'm running out right now to get a PowerBall ticket.
What is the green thingy on your coin Bill?
Latin American Collection
Dang... leave the forum for 20 hours and I miss a GTG like this.... Well, no sense in guessing now... it is a definitely a nice coin... in fact, I would have thought a grade higher.... An exceptional specimen Bill... Cheers, RickO
I do not boycott CAC coins. I buy coins if I like them for the price. I have several CAC approved coins.
If the sticker is there, that’s fine, but if it isn’t and the coin is okay that’s fine too. If I limited my purchases to CAC approved coins, I would never be able to fill my want lists. Contrary to popular believe, CAC has not seen every certified coin.
Nice coin, I guessed 65 before I saw the results.
interesting as that's exactly what I thought too almost to a T
Please help. At the end of page #1 no result posted.
At the top of the second page Bill posts "TTT" after the member above posted his opinion: "MS64. I have a PCGS AU58 of this date with similar toning, and it does not compare with this coin, which is free of wear."
Then someone posted the coin has a CAC sticker. Where is the result (MS-64) and the photo? Thanks.
Really Nice coin Bill. I wish I could see the luster in a photo. I am sure it is very apparent in hand.
Then someone posted the coin has a CAC sticker. Where is the result (MS-64) and the photo? Thanks.
In the very first post, at the top of pg 1 - Bill added it to the original group of photos this morning.
LOL, sneaky. Thanks! Now I realize how this is always (?) done.
I posted "TTT" at the bottom to get the string at the top of list after I released the grade. In the past some people have put the actual grade at the bottom, which I have found confusing. I modify the initial post.
Thank you.
"TTT" = To the top? Think this Through? To thread top?
"TTT" is done time and time again in the swaps and sales area.