Made my first Gold CAC - Post Yours

Kyle · May 13, 2015 7:24AM

Made my first Gold CAC, and got the coin back today. Couldn't be happier with the result.

Post your Gold CAC's.

TomB · May 13, 2015 7:51AM

I like it; it's very pretty.

VanHalen · May 13, 2015 7:56AM

Nice toning on that one.

JJSingleton · May 13, 2015 7:59AM

Looks like NGC got it wrong again.

Nice lookin' coin.

sparky64 · May 13, 2015 8:00AM

<< I like it; it's very pretty. >>

San Fran was on top of its game at that time.

mvs7 · May 13, 2015 8:04AM

Nice coin, Kyle, definitely deserving of the gold bean. Always a great feeling to see those when seeing results from CAC.

Here was my first one, bought five years ago, stickered last year. It's in an older XF45 holder, but probably would grade AU53 or so today.

Unknown · May 13, 2015 8:11AM

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clarkbar04 · May 13, 2015 8:11AM

From the pics, that looks like a 66 to me too. Congrats and a beauty!

Kyle · May 13, 2015 8:14AM

<< Nice coin Kyle, strong luster and far flashier than most "65"'s in hand.

None of my CAC golds are imaged. >>

Thanks.

I am still looking forward to seeing those mercs!

3keepSECRETif2rDEAD · May 13, 2015 8:18AM

Absolutely Awesome!

Wabbit2313 · May 13, 2015 8:22AM

Your coin is Sweet! Here is my best Gold CAC.

Wabbit2313 · May 13, 2015 8:25AM

<< 
None of my CAC golds are imaged. >>

A plumbers sink always leaks.

mvs7 · May 13, 2015 8:29AM

Wow, that's a great looking half dime...

Barndog · May 13, 2015 8:30AM

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DIMEMAN · May 13, 2015 8:43AM

Nice half dimes there Barndog. I really like the clashing on the 1837 large 5C.

Wabbit2313 · May 13, 2015 9:18AM

Barndog, lovely coins. What are the grades?

Wabbit2313 · May 13, 2015 9:27AM

Here is another. It is a lot harder getting the gold on that high end 66+ half dime than the Fatty NGC 64 or 65 common Morgans.

roadrunner · May 13, 2015 9:35AM

Very nice solid 66 CAC gold Morgan for Kyle.

And Wabbit's 1837 NS half dime is to die for. That coin is KRAZY. PCGS has always been stingy on giving out MS67's on no stars half dimes and dimes. That looks closer to MS68 to me than MS67. A coin that NGC could have easily 68'd in the 2002-2008 period. Reminds me of some of the Benson I seated coins from 2002 that were so conservatively graded by PCGS that a few of them got 1-2 point upgrades right after the sale (the 2 pt upgrades coming from NGC).

bretts911 · May 13, 2015 10:06AM

Barndog · May 13, 2015 10:46AM

<< Barndog, lovely coins. What are the grades? >>

Thanks, I'm rather fond of them.

55
62
55
55

respectively

scubafuel · May 13, 2015 10:57AM

This is my only one so far. Pics are pre-bean.

LotsoLuck · May 13, 2015 11:02AM

Some really nice coins here but the Half Dime is off the charts.
Here is my one gold bean. Don't mind the photography, it really is a nice Washie

AnkurJ · May 13, 2015 11:15AM

Coingrats! Here's mine:

Weiss · May 13, 2015 11:46AM

Just back from CAC with my '21 peace and the Charlotte gold I posted earlier:

HighRelief · May 13, 2015 2:00PM

Boosibri · May 13, 2015 5:31PM

TopographicOceans · May 13, 2015 5:56PM

So are you going to lose the sticker and put it in a PCGS MS66 holder?

fastfreddie · May 13, 2015 11:28PM

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What a beauty barndog! Love the lightning bolt out of Liberty's mouth!!

keyman64 · May 14, 2015 12:07AM

I really like the OP's coin, the 1871-S gold and the 1837 Half Dimes in this thread. Great stuff.
I have only had two and I sold them both.

1959 Franklin Half Dollar PCGS Proof-66 OGH (Doily) (CAC Gold Label)

1943-S Mercury Dime RPM FS-501 PCGS MS-65 FB (CAC Gold Label)

DIMEMAN · May 14, 2015 12:19AM

Actually I would much rather have the coin in correctly graded holder.

BryceM · May 14, 2015 12:27AM

<< Actually I would much rather have the coin in correctly graded holder. >>

Slightly odd, isn't it, that most people see disagreement between experts as a positive, rather than a cause for concern.........

CharlotteDude · May 14, 2015 12:45AM

'dude

steveben · May 14, 2015 1:07AM

i've seen charlottedude's 09/8 $5 coin in hand. it's very nice!

steveben · May 14, 2015 1:20AM

<< 

<< Actually I would much rather have the coin in correctly graded holder. >>

Slightly odd, isn't it, that most people see disagreement between experts as a positive, rather than a cause for concern......... >>

have you noticed that coins with gold stickers also have outstanding eye appeal?

CoinJunkie · May 14, 2015 3:24AM

<< have you noticed that coins with gold stickers also have outstanding eye appeal? >>

Sorry, but that's far from universally true.

steveben · May 14, 2015 3:43AM

<< 

<< have you noticed that coins with gold stickers also have outstanding eye appeal? >>

Sorry, but that's far from universally true. >>

first, name anything universally true. second, post and example of a gold stickered coin with lousy eye appeal. third, don't be sorry...it's only opinions.

Boosibri · May 14, 2015 4:00AM

<< 

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<< have you noticed that coins with gold stickers also have outstanding eye appeal? >>

Sorry, but that's far from universally true. >>

first, name anything universally true. second, post and example of a gold stickered coin with lousy eye appeal. third, don't be sorry...it's only opinions. >>

good response

asheland · May 14, 2015 4:21AM

Great coins!

asheland · May 14, 2015 4:22AM

2:22

Kyle · May 14, 2015 4:43AM

<< So are you going to lose the sticker and put it in a PCGS MS66 holder? >>

The coin appeals to more collectors being in an old NGC slab with the gold CAC sticker.

If it were in a current generation PCGS holder, I'm sure most people wouldn't look twice at it. It would be another run-of-the-mill 66 Morgan, with nice toning.

Wabbit2313 · May 14, 2015 4:48AM

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<< So are you going to lose the sticker and put it in a PCGS MS66 holder? >>

The coin appeals to more collectors being in an old NGC slab with the gold CAC sticker.

If it were in a current generation PCGS holder, I'm sure most people wouldn't look twice at it. It would be another run-of-the-mill 66 Morgan, with nice toning. >>

I also think most gold CAC coins look 1 1/2 to 2 grades under. The market sure seems to price them that way. Your Morgan has a 67 look.

CoinJunkie · May 14, 2015 6:10AM

<< 

<< 

<< have you noticed that coins with gold stickers also have outstanding eye appeal? >>

Sorry, but that's far from universally true. >>

first, name anything universally true. second, post and example of a gold stickered coin with lousy eye appeal. third, don't be sorry...it's only opinions. >>

OK.

First: One is greater than zero.
Second: No need, more than one have already been posted here.

Third: Sorrow isn't really an emotion I experience when discussing coins, but thanks for your concern.

DIMEMAN · May 14, 2015 6:32AM

Some of these responses get me.

It's the same coin with or without the sticker!

Collect coins.....NOT STICKERS!!

steveben · May 14, 2015 6:35AM

<< 

<< 

<< 

<< have you noticed that coins with gold stickers also have outstanding eye appeal? >>

Sorry, but that's far from universally true. >>

first, name anything universally true. second, post and example of a gold stickered coin with lousy eye appeal. third, don't be sorry...it's only opinions. >>

OK.

First: One is greater than zero.
Second: No need, more than one have already been posted here.

Third: Sorrow isn't really an emotion I experience when discussing coins, but thanks for your concern. >>

first: mathematics is a wise choice for demonstrating universal truth...however, i'll choose not to debate empiricism vs. platonism (or other mathematical philosophy) in order to keep this thread on topic.

second: i can appreciate you not pointing out which coin(s) in this thread *you think* lack superior eye appeal.

my point is that gold stickered coins tend to have superior eye appeal in addition to being a higher grade, as demonstrated by many (not all) coins in this thread.

regardless of whether you agree with my point or not, perhaps we can agree that eye appeal is an opinion, just as gold stickers and coin grades are.

CharlotteDude · May 14, 2015 6:38AM

<< have you noticed that coins with gold stickers also have outstanding eye appeal? >>

Sorry, but that's far from universally true. >>

first, name anything universally true. second, post and example of a gold stickered coin with lousy eye appeal. third, don't be sorry...it's only opinions. >>

good response

While I certainly haven't drunk in all of CAC's kool-aid, I have to agree with the above.

hchcoin · May 14, 2015 6:56AM

That is one of the nicest MS 65 Morgan's I have ever seen.

roadrunner · May 14, 2015 7:00AM

<< 

<< So are you going to lose the sticker and put it in a PCGS MS66 holder? >>

The coin appeals to more collectors being in an old NGC slab with the gold CAC sticker.

If it were in a current generation PCGS holder, I'm sure most people wouldn't look twice at it. It would be another run-of-the-mill 66 Morgan, with nice toning. >>

Good point. It can always go into a MS66 holder down the road. And since some buyers are paying up to 2 grades higher for CAC golds, why even settle for a "MS66" holder? There are no doubt buyers on this board more than willing to pay MS66 for this coin just based on the photo....no returns. MS66 and MS67 common 80-s and 81-s Morgans are generic. CAC golds in 65 or higher only number 74 (38% of the gold stickered Morgans). It's still a pretty exclusive club considering there are >422,000 PCGS Morgans graded MS65/66 (62,000 of those are 81-s). Would you want 1 of 26 like this CAC gold or one of 62,000? Found it interesting that there are only 3 gold sticker Morgans of all dates in MS66 or higher (they happen to be 80-s and 81-s).

I'm glad these old holders are still around to show what standards were in effect back in 1986-1990. This particular coin may have been 100% blast white when it was submitted in the 1980's. I would figure it doesn't get any prettier over time.

DennisH · May 14, 2015 12:27PM

My first and so far only:

Kyle · May 14, 2015 12:46PM

<< Some of these responses get me.

It's the same coin with or without the sticker!

Collect coins.....NOT STICKERS!! >>

I agree, the coin is the most important aspect hands down. However there are a number of slab and sticker collectors out there, and having a coin that appeals to a broader audience is always a plus when it comes time to sell.

Just my opinion, of course.

Cougar1978 · May 14, 2015 12:54PM

On the 1881-W dollar don't like dark toning around one or two o clock.

Made my first Gold CAC - Post Yours

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