2,500th post giveaway! Grades and scores posted.
morgandollar1878
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It does not seem like it was that long ago when I joined the forum, but that was almost nine years now. 2,500 posts later, I have learned a lot from many here, and a lot of that information is not really something that you can learn from reading books. I am not the type to start many new threads, although I do read many of the threads started by others and occasionally respond to postings. I really enjoy all of the sharing of coin pics, and there have been some really good threads that have been started since I have been here that have been enlightening concerning our great hobby. I would also like to say that it has been an honor meeting a few members here and I hope to get the chance to meet more of you in the future. Again, thank you for posting your knowledge and experiences here so myself and others can expand their knowledge about our hobby. Now on to the giveaway.
I am going to make this a little bit of a challenge instead of the usual pick a number between x and xx. I tried to put some thought into this just to make it a little more interesting.
I recently submitted a BU roll of twenty 1878-S Morgan Dollars to PCGS. I am not going to post pics of the Morgans just because twenty obverse and reverse photos would just take too long to load and slow many people down.
What were the grades given for all twenty Morgans from our host?
*Designations of PL and DMPL do not matter for your guesses and therefore are not factored in.
*No grades and plus grades do apply, so if you think there might be any that received a "Genuine" holder or a "plus" please indicate as such. A "plus" must also accompany a numerical grade.There is no order for grades so they can be grouped together for each grade to make postings a little quicker.
*Absolutely no edits once you have posted your answers, unless it is approved by me first. In other words send me a PM and I may approve the edit. Unapproved edits will get you disqualified.
There will be a scoring system for this event.
*One point for every correct straight non plus grade guessed. (Plus grades are worth two points, please see below.)
*Here is the twist to the score:
Two points for each correct plus grade or Genuine, however there will be a two point deduction for each plus or genuine grade guessed over the actual if there were any. (example: there were 5 genuine coins (10 points), you guessed 7 genuine coins. Four point deduction towards your overall total for over guessing.) Same applies for plus grades.
*Tie scores will be broken by guessing the denomination and grade of my last coin purchased as of tonight.
*Questions about the rules please send me a PM.
1st place will receive a 1947 S/S FS-501 Washington Quarter Choice BU
2nd place receives a 1982 Proof Washington Commem with OGP
3rd place receives a American Museum of Atomic Energy Mercury Dime
The deadline for guesses will be Friday April 14th 11:59 pm CST.
Swing away guys, hopefully I did not make it too confusing. 
Edit for "plus" clarification.
Here are the grades that I received from PCGS
MS62:1
MS63:2
MS64:9
MS64+:2
MS65:2
MS65+:1
MS66: 1
Genuine:2 One was dinged for a very small scratch on the reverse, the other was a medium sized lamination on the obverse which I hoped would grade but figured it was not likely. Took the gamble and lost.
The twist in the scoring was the plusses and genuine slabs. If you overguessed on the genuine it was a two point deduction for each over the actual. The plusses was a two point deduction for each over the actual or if the plus was not with the actual grade. All of this made it a gamble for guessing and it was interesting to see what all of you posted.
@RockyMtnProspector 20pts 1st place
@Al21 17pts 2nd
@BruceS 17pts 3rd
@ricko 16pts
@renman95 15pts
@UnclePennyBags 15pts
@boyernumismatics 15pts
@dmwest 15pts
@3keepSECRETif2rDEAD 15pts
@TurboSnail 14pts
@Coinlearner 14pts
@mannie gray 13pts
@zippcity 13pts
@justcollecting 13pts
@coin4sale 13pts
@SurfinxHI 13pts
@OPA 13pts
@Coinstartled 11pts
@jwitten 10pts
@TheDukeK 10pts
@AUandAG 10pts
@CyndieChildress 10pts
@amwldcoin 10pts
@dpoole 10pts
@USMarine6 10pts
@Azurescens 10pts
@giantsfan20 10pts
@bigmarty58 9pts
@davewesen 9pts
@Pandavab 9pts
@joeykoins 8pts
@cmerlo1 8pts
@CuKevin 8pts
@Aspie_Rocco 7pts
@mkman123 7pts
@MANOFCOINS 7pts
@1630Boston -2pts
@Kkathyl -3pts
Comments
5 MS62
8 MS63
5 MS64
2 MS65
Did I do this right???
11----MS63
8 -----MS64
1------MS65.
Yes you did.
1 MS62
9 MS63
8 MS64
1 MS65
1 MS65+
2 ms66
14 ms65
4 ms64
I'm going to assume anyone with your experience, and who would submit a Roll of Morgans, knows their grading. I was going to add more ms66 but...meh,
I hope you get all MS66 or better!
https://www.autismforums.com/media/albums/acrylic-colors-by-rocco.291/
1 Genuine
2 MS62
5 MS63
8 MS64
4 MS65
6 MS62
7 MS63
5 MS64
2 MS65
2-65
2-64+
3-64
1-63+
11-63
1-62
Very cool contest ... Thanks for the chance!!!
1 MS63
9 MS64
1 MS64+
7 MS65
2 MS66
Successful trades.... MichaelDixon,
Thanks! Here we go.
1 MS 67
8 MS 66
6 Ms 65
4 MS 64
1 MS 63
"Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!
--- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.2 MS 62
7 MS 63
5 Ms 64
2 MS 64+
4 MS 65
6 63
11 64
3 65
Bad math.....I blew it!
It's ok, it was a bakers roll. Everyone else got it wrong!
I liked the number count because It reminded me of 1.61803
https://www.autismforums.com/media/albums/acrylic-colors-by-rocco.291/
5-62, 4-63, 1-63+, 8-64, 2-64+.
5 MS63
9 MS64
4 MS65
1 MS65+
1 MS66
Cheers, RickO
13 64
2 64+
5 65
7 MS64
7 MS65
4 MS66
2 MS67
Saw the post after too, math was a little off there. I will allow an edit for this one to add the needed number to make 20.
2 MS62
7 MS63
6 MS64
1 MS64+
3 MS65
1 MS65+
Don't quote me on that.
Not being a wise guy but......
18 MS65
2 MS66+
Successful transactions with : MICHAELDIXON, Manorcourtman, Bochiman, bolivarshagnasty, AUandAG, onlyroosies, chumley, Weiss, jdimmick, BAJJERFAN, gene1978, TJM965, Smittys, GRANDAM, JTHawaii, mainejoe, softparade, derryb, Ricko
Bad transactions with : nobody to date
Thanks!
Pre-weekend bump
8-MS62
7-MS63
5-MS64
Thank you!
1 - Details Unc
1- MS62
7 - MS63
1 - MS63+
6 - MS64
2 - MS64+
2- MS65
4-MS62
9-MS 63
7 MS64
If he gets a 67....you better get a larger prize.
Can't be selfish. Must bump this thread so more members can celebrate with op's 25,000th post. Sorry guys~ I just lower your odd of winning again~
1 - MS 61
8 - MS 62
6 - MS 63
4 - MS 64
1 - MS 64+
Congratulations on your 2500 post.
Less than 48 hrs to go before the deadline.
3-MS63
7-MS64
6-MS62+
2-MS65
1-MS67
1-MS66+
Best place to buy !
Bronze Associate member
ttt
Final bump. Only 22 entries so far.
5-65
7-64
2- genuine
2-66
2-65+
1-64+
1-63
Successful BST:here and ATS, bumanchu, wdrob, hashtag, KeeNoooo, mikej61, Yonico, Meltdown, BAJJERFAN, Excaliber, lordmarcovan, cucamongacoin, robkool, bradyc, tonedcointrader, mumu, Windycity, astrotrain, tizofthe, overdate, rwyarmch, mkman123, Timbuk3,GBurger717, airplanenut, coinkid855 ,illini420, michaeldixon, Weiss, Morpheus, Deepcoin, Collectorcoins, AUandAG, D.Schwager, blu62vette, morgan13, torinoCobra71.
3-63
3-64
1-genuine (wasn't that a hint you gave us??)
2-AU55
3-AU58
4-65
1-65+
2-66
1-66+
Here's a warning parable for coin collectors...
2 Genuine
1 AU58
2 MS61
4 MS62
6 MS63
1ms63+
2 ms64
2 ms65
thanks for the chance
2 MS62
6 MS63
2 MS63+
5 MS64
1 MS64+
3 MS65
1 MS66
1 MS66+
12 ms65
5 ms64
2 ms63
Many members on this forum that now it cannot fit in my signature. Please ask for entire list.
I'll give it a whirl.
5 62
5 63
1 63+
4 64
3 65
1 65+
1 66
5 65
10 64
5 63
2 x ms 62
9 x ms 63
6 x ms 64
1 x ms 64+
2 x ms 65
Thanks for the chance!
Please give my prize (reward) to a young fledging numerismatic as I am afraid it would end up in a sock drawer for me.
2x62
7x63
1x63+
5x64
1x64+
2x65
1x65+
1x66
The dime prize sounded intriguing so I did a google search instead of just asking. Here is a great informative link How many of these have been cracked out I wonder?
@abcde12345 how many have you crossed?
https://www.orau.org/ptp/collection/medalsmementoes/dimes.htm
Would pcgs slab one of these with original case? Would be cool!
https://www.autismforums.com/media/albums/acrylic-colors-by-rocco.291/
1 genuine
4 ms62
7 ms63
4 ms64
1 ms64+
2 ms65
1 ms65+
Congrats on 2500+
Must be loosing my mind it's not Friday yet. Editing thread title for proper ending time. Sorry for the mistake everyone, keep the guesses coming.
I though it was friday too. Thanks for extending my week.
Successful BST:here and ATS, bumanchu, wdrob, hashtag, KeeNoooo, mikej61, Yonico, Meltdown, BAJJERFAN, Excaliber, lordmarcovan, cucamongacoin, robkool, bradyc, tonedcointrader, mumu, Windycity, astrotrain, tizofthe, overdate, rwyarmch, mkman123, Timbuk3,GBurger717, airplanenut, coinkid855 ,illini420, michaeldixon, Weiss, Morpheus, Deepcoin, Collectorcoins, AUandAG, D.Schwager, blu62vette, morgan13, torinoCobra71.
Heck, I was getting ready to post the grades here in an hour, and I was getting point totals tallied up from everyone's guesses.
14
12
32
1x MS61
11x MS63
4x MS64
1x MS65
1x MS65+
2x MS66
I only put 2x ms66 cuz I hope you catch them.