Thoughts on this Grant Commem
Bob13
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I’ve been trying to put together a set of “old holdered” (rattlers, OGH, Fatties - I will also include blue “series” holders) commems with some color and nice eye appeal. The numerical grades are usually pretty modest.
But, been having a heck of a time finding a Grant that meets the above criteria. Perhaps in a moment of weakness I purchased this Grant which caught my eye. It’s in an “oldER” NGC holder.
Anyway, thoughts welcome and guess the grade if you like. I’ll reveal tomorrow. These are direct sunlight iPhone photos but I think do a good job matching the in hand appearance.
My current "Box of 20"
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@Bob13 That’s a nice looking Grant Commemorative Half Dollar. — I’ll Guess NGC MS-62
Stuart
Collect 18th & 19th Century US Type Coins, Silver Dollars, $20 Gold Double Eagles and World Crowns & Talers with High Eye Appeal
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Nice coin but am I the only one that gets turned off by scuffed up plastic ? Why don't people take more pride in their treasures ? I've been buying PSA baseball cards and I have yet to receive one with plastic even close to this. As a matter of fact either they've all been just slabbed or baseball card guys take better care of the holders.
From the first picture, it looked a bit washed out, but based on the other photos, I'll guess 64
Love the color and eye appeal. You ticked both the boxes.
I would guess it's a 64.
Love it.
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Coins always look washed out in direct sunlight but this one still looks good.
I bet that it's stunning in hand.
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I’ll go 63
63 and a nice look
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I agree with the 63 voters.... Cheers, RickO
My guess is MS64. Grant commemoratives are typically found with conspicuous die polish lines, which can easily be mistaken for hairlines.
Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.
Nice coin. Love the color.
I really like your Grant. It appears to be a nice 64 at the very least. It has amazing blue and russet toning really nice eye appeal. It fills the slot for sure.
Classic Commems cheaper than they were 30 years ago I believe. I think nowhere to go but up
Very nice 64
Why do you think that was? It sure makes them weird lookiing. Detracts from the obverse design a lot.
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Sorry, I don’t know. As many here, know, the Grant/Star issue displays similar characteristics.
Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.
Grants are usually ugly. This appears well above average.
rainbowroosie April 1, 2003
It's a beautiful coin. The poor holder has seen better days.
I want to guess higher, but my first instinct was 62 for some reason.
i'd remove the slab scratches with PlastX.
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The worst part is... I did try to get the scratches out already.
I used Slab Renew, which I think works pretty well on PCGS holders. @derryb Does PlastX work better on NGC?
No hairlines to my eye - these are raised die polish lines sometimes found on these and a few others from the era.
I'll see if anymore feedback before revealing the grade tonight. Thanks all for the comments.
My current "Box of 20"
PlastX, sometimes more than one application. Renews fogged headlights as well.
No Way Out: Stimulus and Money Printing Are the Only Path Left
I've had GOOD luck with Simichrome.
Very cool set idea. Id love to see some group photos sometime!
MS62
slab hairlines
I would try Goo Gone and not completely remove or dry the stuff
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Crappy photos of the group - I need to update a few more - Iowa, Boone (see below).
I started a thread with all of them but it is a lot of work!
My current "Box of 20"
@Bob13 Thank you. Amazing! Very well-done!
Super collection. Thanks for sharing.
I’m gonna stick my neck out and call it a 65. The Grant happens to be one of favorite old commemoratives. It’s the trees that I find so attractive.
Whatever the grade congratulations on such a pretty piece.
Joe
Edited to say what a beautiful collection you have there my coin brother. Very impressive 👌🏻
I hate threads that make me order another coin.
I'll go ms 64 as well
I like all things US Grant and I travel to Grant's Farm several times a year! Pretty comm. and I give it a 63.
Scratches on NGC holders are very difficult to remove. PlastX and Slab Renew (which is just Novus repackaged and price bumped) don't work well on the softer plastic NGC uses.
Another reason to buy PCGS!
Lance.
I'll guess it's a 63, largely because it is in an older slab. I'd guess a higher grade if it was more recently graded, in a newer slab.
Thanks all for the comments.
It’s a 63. But as mentioned - I like the look.
My current "Box of 20"
I think it's an MS 64.
There's no slab that can't be buffed out. I've used 2000 grit sandpaper then PlastX a few times.
True. If you're willing to go that route. @bolivarshagnasty, show us your video of a truly mutilated slab.
Lance.
The colors looks interesting..
Looks nice. My guess is MS63.
No video. A few pics.
Sanding slab as you would a high end paint job. Rouge on a bench buffer to finish up.
Note, early slabs respond well. Newer PCGS and all NGC not so much.