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  • hummingbird_coins
    hummingbird_coins Posts: 1,671 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    mechanical error MS60

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  • Rc5280
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    @Coinscratch said:
    Superman coin MS70

    Yep!

    @hummingbird_coins said:
    mechanical error MS60

    Well, no as to what's on the label.

    And yes a mechanical error when it comes to how CAC slabbed it in a Huge holder with a HUGE coin gasket - Ridiculous...
    Holder: 5" x 5-3/4" x 1.5" x 1 lb
    Coin gasket: 1-1/8" deep = FAIL. The gasket reminds me of a skateboard wheel. An anti-edgeview holder.

  • Coinscratch
    Coinscratch Posts: 11,085 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @Rc5280 You'll need three more wheels. Wow! I don't even know what to say about that.


  • Rc5280
    Rc5280 Posts: 1,424 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    They've got to change that coin gasket, it detracts and buries the coin/medal.

    1955-D 1C MS65RD

  • Cougar1978
    Cougar1978 Posts: 10,067 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited October 29, 2025 4:19PM
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    MS66 RD

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  • Coinscratch
    Coinscratch Posts: 11,085 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Not quite!

  • Coinscratch
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    @Cougar1978 said:
    MS66 RD

    Times up! MS67 on the Lincoln.

    You're up Coug.

  • pcgsregistrycollector
    pcgsregistrycollector Posts: 2,325 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @Cougar1978 ur up
    Jeez its been a long 14 days

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  • Coinscratch
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    @pcgsregistrycollector said:
    @Cougar1978 ur up
    Jeez its been a long 14 days

    He's timed out - Go for it!

  • pcgsregistrycollector
    pcgsregistrycollector Posts: 2,325 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @Coinscratch said:

    @pcgsregistrycollector said:
    @Cougar1978 ur up
    Jeez its been a long 14 days

    He's timed out - Go for it!

    You have the honors! I can't post rn sorry. I'm driving.

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  • pcgsregistrycollector
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    @Coinscratch @Rc5280 @jfriedm56

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  • Rc5280
    Rc5280 Posts: 1,424 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    66+ no FB

  • pcgsregistrycollector
    pcgsregistrycollector Posts: 2,325 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    nope close though

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  • dcarr
    dcarr Posts: 10,255 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    MS65 FB

    Moonlight Mint
  • hummingbird_coins
    hummingbird_coins Posts: 1,671 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    MS67

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  • marcmoish
    marcmoish Posts: 6,936 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @pcgsregistrycollector said:

    @Coinscratch said:

    @pcgsregistrycollector said:
    @Cougar1978 ur up
    Jeez its been a long 14 days

    He's timed out - Go for it!

    You have the honors! I can't post rn sorry. I'm driving.

    65+ FB

    You finally arrived, boy that was a long drive :D

  • Coinscratch
    Coinscratch Posts: 11,085 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    AU58+

  • pcgsregistrycollector
    pcgsregistrycollector Posts: 2,325 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @marcmoish said:

    @pcgsregistrycollector said:

    @Coinscratch said:

    @pcgsregistrycollector said:
    @Cougar1978 ur up
    Jeez its been a long 14 days

    He's timed out - Go for it!

    You have the honors! I can't post rn sorry. I'm driving.

    65+ FB

    You finally arrived, boy that was a long drive :D

    LOL Correct grade was MS-67+ FB. @hummingbird_coins was the closest.

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  • hummingbird_coins
    hummingbird_coins Posts: 1,671 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November 20, 2025 7:28AM
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  • pcgsregistrycollector
    pcgsregistrycollector Posts: 2,325 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    67 FS

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  • Rc5280
    Rc5280 Posts: 1,424 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    MS67+

  • Coinscratch
    Coinscratch Posts: 11,085 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    MS67

  • gorebels
    gorebels Posts: 137 ✭✭✭
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    Have at it.


  • Coinscratch
    Coinscratch Posts: 11,085 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    XF 45

  • Copperindian
    Copperindian Posts: 3,372 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    JMO - this thread had a long, even great run! But it’s essentially been “dead” for over a month. Reviving it might draw some interest, but more than likely not. Again, JMO. Have at it (& I would love to be proven wrong)!

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  • Rc5280
    Rc5280 Posts: 1,424 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @Copperindian said:
    JMO - this thread had a long, even great run! But it’s essentially been “dead” for over a month. Reviving it might draw some interest, but more than likely not. Again, JMO. Have at it (& I would love to be proven wrong)!

    True, and it seems that our friend @hummingbird_coins , after presenting us with a coin to guess on - has ghosted us?

  • hummingbird_coins
    hummingbird_coins Posts: 1,671 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @Rc5280 said:
    MS67+

    I completely forgot, sorry!
    You got it.

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  • Rc5280
    Rc5280 Posts: 1,424 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @hummingbird_coins said:

    @Rc5280 said:
    MS67+

    I completely forgot, sorry!
    You got it.

    Glad to hear from you, no biggie! Thanks.

    Let's stick with the 1850 $20 Liberty Head above - my guess is XF40

  • marcmoish
    marcmoish Posts: 6,936 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @Copperindian said:
    JMO - this thread had a long, even great run! But it’s essentially been “dead” for over a month. Reviving it might draw some interest, but more than likely not. Again, JMO. Have at it (& I would love to be proven wrong)!

    have to agree, overall, but throwing in an VF-30 for this one.
    Too much wear and tear for EF grades.

  • Coinscratch
    Coinscratch Posts: 11,085 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @Copperindian said:
    JMO - this thread had a long, even great run! But it’s essentially been “dead” for over a month. Reviving it might draw some interest, but more than likely not. Again, JMO. Have at it (& I would love to be proven wrong)!

    This thread could lay dormant for 20 years and once again re-emerge so until the mods close it or turn out the lights.
    So party on Garth!

  • gorebels
    gorebels Posts: 137 ✭✭✭
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    3rd party grade to be shared tomorrow.

  • gorebels
    gorebels Posts: 137 ✭✭✭
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    I graded my $20 @ VF35. I was wrong.

  • marcmoish
    marcmoish Posts: 6,936 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @gorebels said:
    I graded my $20 @ VF35. I was wrong.

    out of sheer curiosity what are you saying here?

  • Rc5280
    Rc5280 Posts: 1,424 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @gorebels said:
    3rd party grade to be shared tomorrow.

    Does this mean that someone correctly guessed the 3rd party grade?

  • gorebels
    gorebels Posts: 137 ✭✭✭
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    @marcmoish said:

    @gorebels said:
    I graded my $20 @ VF35. I was wrong.

    out of sheer curiosity what are you saying here?

    It’s not in a VF35 slab but that’s how I valued it. This is a recent pick from Stack’s at $4800… not too bad a premium over melt for a first year double eagle. There’s some luster but I don’t have the coin in-hand yet so I’m hoping it’s not been cleaned.


  • Rc5280
    Rc5280 Posts: 1,424 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Welp, it's been 24 hrs and no correct guesses.

    I'll guess AU53... :D:p:D

  • Cougar1978
    Cougar1978 Posts: 10,067 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Nice AU 53. CDN CPG $6500

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  • gorebels
    gorebels Posts: 137 ✭✭✭
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    No way this is an AU coin. But I’ll report back when I have the coin in hand.

  • Torey
    Torey Posts: 410 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @gorebels said:
    No way this is an AU coin. But I’ll report back when I have the coin in hand.

    Love old gold, take a few minutes to read the rules/guidelines on page 1 when you get the chance.

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  • gorebels
    gorebels Posts: 137 ✭✭✭
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    OK, so I have the $20 in hand. Coin does not appear to be cleaned and does have some original luster around the protected devices, especially on the reverse.

    Question: do I crack it and submit it to PCGS risking a lower grade or leave it as-is?

  • Cougar1978
    Cougar1978 Posts: 10,067 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited December 17, 2025 6:03PM
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    I might just leave as is. I have about 8 ICG coins (US and World) but their MV each is less than $100 each. Like them / they stack nicely. I leave them as is.

    If submitting something like yours - I would specify a minimum grade. I would want to also void a details designation.

    I probably would leave as is as a bullion investment. However it seems worth more. Just put a code on back for cost and CPG MV.

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  • dansco7070
    dansco7070 Posts: 28 ✭✭
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    Bump this ded thread

  • Rc5280
    Rc5280 Posts: 1,424 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    No correct guess was declared for the $20 coin above, but it was revealed.

    Above that my guess was declared correct for the '44-P Nickel.

    Maybe it's my turn?

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  • Coinscratch
    Coinscratch Posts: 11,085 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    MS67

  • Goob
    Goob Posts: 576 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited March 11, 2026 5:22AM
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    MS66; the scuff(?) above the U in TRUST as well as the marking in-between the stars that are below the N in UNITED, as well as below the branch on the reverse keep it from being higher IMO

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  • Coinscratch
    Coinscratch Posts: 11,085 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    MS67> @Goob said:

    MS66; the scuff(?) above the U in TRUST as well as the marking in-between the stars that are below the N in UNITED, as well as below the branch on the reverse keep it from being higher IMO

    Agree, but the overall look whether strong strike and luster or just really good lighting plus it's NGC.
    could be higher 7*

  • Goob
    Goob Posts: 576 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited March 11, 2026 10:20AM
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    @Coinscratch said:
    MS67> @Goob said:

    MS66; the scuff(?) above the U in TRUST as well as the marking in-between the stars that are below the N in UNITED, as well as below the branch on the reverse keep it from being higher IMO

    Agree, but the overall look whether strong strike and luster or just really good lighting plus it's NGC.
    could be higher 7*

    True; I think it's at the point of condition where it really depends on the grader and not a unanimous grade. I could honestly seeing it either being MS66 or MS67, plus or star designations (at least for MS66) are possible, if so, likely a plus grade, but of course that's a bit of a stretch IMO at least!

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  • Rc5280
    Rc5280 Posts: 1,424 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @Coinscratch said:
    MS67

    Bingo!

    This coin got the NGC "Restoration" treatment not long after I bought it.

    Here's a before shot (Phil Arnold), and an after shot taken by NGC.

    I was happy with the results...
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    Before

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    After

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  • Coinscratch
    Coinscratch Posts: 11,085 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    That looks like a legit 67.

  • Coinscratch
    Coinscratch Posts: 11,085 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @Goob
    Take my turn I am out of town for a few days with no access to my library.

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