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GTG 1936 Robinson-Arkansas Old ANACS holder
MJD
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I recently picked up this 1936 Robinson-Arkansas in an old ANACS holder. I’m thinking about crossing it over, but I’d like to get some unbiased opinions on the grade first. Keep in mind that David Bowers says the portrait of Robinson “is apt to display friction and contact marks, for the coins were not handled with care at the time of production.”
My Jefferson nickel registry
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/alltimeset/188986
My classic commemorative registry
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/alltimeset/255614
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65 perhaps.
I'll go MS64
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MS64
I like the coin and I would leave it in the ANACS holder. I think 65 seems reasonable. Interesting that Robinson was alive in 1936 at the time the coin was released.
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64 or 65
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64
64.
My guess would be MS64.... Could be in a MS65 holder, but not likely to maintain that if submitted. Cheers, RickO
So, what's the grade?
65 obv 66 rev.
Jim
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64
64 - what's with the horizontal scratch on the cheek? Maybe not as visible in hand...?
IMHO, this one has the 65 look - I'll go with that, as you wrote about a cross.. so I imagine you agree with the grade.
Nice pc either way.
Thanks to everyone for your observations. It is in fact a 65 in the ANACS holder, but I have serious doubts it will cross at 65. In person, it is an attractive coin with lots of luster, but I believe the scratches on the obverse will keep it below 65. I think I’ll keep it in the ANACS holder for now.
My Jefferson nickel registry
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/alltimeset/188986
My classic commemorative registry
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/alltimeset/255614
I didn't see this originally, but I'm with the large MS 64 crowd. I think your decision is wise to keep it where it's at.
Nice job on the top two photos.
It might 65 or 64+. If you like the old ANACS holder, keep it. But strictly from a value standpoint, a PCGS 64 is worth at least what the ANACS 65 is worth.
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Just one final comment... Joe Robinson was a fairly powerful US Senator from Arkansas. He was Al Smith's running mate in 1928. He would easily be classified as one of the most influential Arkansas politicians in history... in the same grouping with William Fulbright and Bill Clinton.
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