Guess the grades, Kennedy and Franklin Proofs, Putting together a submission

rgCoinGuy · February 3, 2008 3:56AM

Here are a couple of proof halves I am thinking about sending in with a submission (to PCGS). What do you think they will grade? They are NOT CAMEO, I used a diffuser so they may appear more that way I have some other denominations I will be posting over the next couple days. Thank you for participating! Rob

robec · February 3, 2008 4:48AM

The Frankie appears to be 66-67. I can't tell by the image if the top of Ben's head is fully defined, a soft strike or the result of lighting, but it seems to lack the lines in the hair. These can probably be purchased on eBay or elsewhere already certified by NGC/PCGS in PR67 for under $20. Probably not worth the submission fee.

Unfortunately I can't comment on the Kennedy half other that to say it is a very nice example and a very nice image.

rgCoinGuy · February 3, 2008 5:00AM

Thanks for the info on the Franklin. I am just going through some of my 2X2 coins to try to get some that may be worth submitting to go along with a couple of the bald eagles.

Edited to add: It does have hair detail, but the coin is so reflective, it is hard for me to image it correctly. Thanks again!

Russ · February 3, 2008 5:05AM

I assume you know the Kennedy is the Accented Hair variety?

Russ, NCNE

Swampboy · February 3, 2008 5:17AM

I'll say PR68 on the AH. Looks great!

Russ · February 3, 2008 5:19AM

<< I'll say PR68 on the AH. Looks great! >>

What would you grade this one?

Russ, NCNE

rgCoinGuy · February 3, 2008 5:20AM

<< I assume you know the Kennedy is the Accented Hair variety?

Russ, NCNE >>

You know, I really didn't know that, I have followed your posts on those and still haven't learned to diagnose them yet, but I guess no better time than the present! I will pull out my cherrypickers and get myself edumacated, thanks much!!! Rob

Swampboy · February 3, 2008 5:42AM

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<< I'll say PR68 on the AH. Looks great! >>

What would you grade this one?

Russ, NCNE >>

PR68 with the reverse milk spot. Even with that it's a beautiful coin.

Russ · February 3, 2008 5:45AM

<< PR68 with the reverse milk spot. Even with that it's a beautiful coin. >>

It grades PR64 due to obverse hairlining. The point being that it's essentially impossible to grade proofs from images.

Russ, NCNE

airedale · February 3, 2008 5:45AM

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<< I'll say PR68 on the AH. Looks great! >>

What would you grade this one?

Russ, NCNE >>

PR68 with the reverse milk spot. Even with that it's a beautiful coin. >>

Where is the milk spot, on the shield?

Swampboy · February 3, 2008 5:47AM

I see one on the shield.

Guess the grades, Kennedy and Franklin Proofs, Putting together a submission

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