GSA Soft Pack 1878 CC, Grade?

Spartcom5 · January 19, 2019 7:05PM

Picked this up at a show today. I paid what I thought was a fair price however, I am getting conflicted opinions on the grade. I seem to think it is a 63 at least... Semi PL surfaces IMO. I can see reflection in the fields but I don't know if it is enough for a PL. I tried to picture it as best as I could. Would love to get this graded as well.

Spartcom5 · January 19, 2019 7:09PM

Just noticed this is a VAM 11 Lines in Wing

MFeld · January 19, 2019 7:17PM

It looks approximately MS62, non-PL to me, though a 62+ wouldn’t surprise me and a 63 wouldn’t shock me.

SurfinxHI · January 19, 2019 7:23PM

63 seems right to me, doubtful on the PL, but a great looking coin!

(Reverse looks 64+, obverse 63-, so net to 63).

Batman23 · January 19, 2019 8:08PM

The reverse looks very nice but the obverse... MS62?

Bochiman · January 19, 2019 8:18PM

I saw the same date in a softpack at the Boeing Show today.
Saw a few other softpacks as well. Usually, I don't see any. I forgot to list that in my show report earlier, but it was unusual to see, approximately, 5-6 (between 2 different dealers)

Pittstate03 · January 19, 2019 8:24PM

It might go 63, but I think it’s closer to 62. It is a very nice coin.

blu62vette · January 19, 2019 11:04PM

62, no PL

jdimmick · January 20, 2019 12:20AM

Im in the 62 camp, obv to much chatter in main focal areas.

ilikemonsters · January 20, 2019 12:48AM

I'm at 62, I don't like that long diagonal scratch on the chin.

Rampage · January 20, 2019 5:17AM

I do not see it grading any higher than MS62.

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jabba · January 20, 2019 9:52AM

Aren’t the soft packs bad for the coins now that we know how bad the old plastic are?

blu62vette · January 20, 2019 10:40AM

@jabba said:
Aren’t the soft packs bad for the coins now that we know how bad the old plastic are?

I have not seen any softpacks where the plastic caused damage to the coin. The plastic may become brittle and the holder might fail when stored wrong but no coin damage.

Connecticoin · January 20, 2019 11:26AM

62, no PL. Looks a bit too chewed up for a 63, but a nice looking coin nonetheless.

JBK · January 20, 2019 11:43AM

I believe that the US mint has used mylar or something similar for "soft packs" from the beginning.

As far as I know all modern mint soft plastic and capsizes are safe.

Timbuk3 · January 20, 2019 4:59PM

My guess is 62 no PL, however it's a nice coin, congratulations !!!

Rollerman · January 20, 2019 8:45PM

@jdimmick said:
Im in the 62 camp, obv to much chatter in main focal areas.

I agree.
Pete

BlindedByEgo · January 20, 2019 9:41PM

My immediate reaction was 62, no PL. Seems like my gut reaction is shared by others.

Coin Finder · January 20, 2019 9:44PM

MS61 + or MS62

mannie gray · January 21, 2019 12:41AM

62 here also

ricko · January 21, 2019 8:26AM

I would say 62 and not PL..... It is a nice CC that I would keep 'as is' unless you plan to sell it... even then, check the market to see how these are selling in the original soft packs. Cheers, RickO

asheland · January 21, 2019 11:47AM

I agree with 62

segoja · January 21, 2019 3:55PM

62

Pandavab · January 21, 2019 4:04PM

I'm at a 62 on that too.

GSA Soft Pack 1878 CC, Grade?

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