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Guess the Grade on this 1813 Half Eagle( RESULTS IN ) ( NEW Pictures)
mrearlygold
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There was a thread about this coin a while ago. I finally got around to cracking it out. Did it today, and then submitted the coin. Want to take a stab at what grade do you think it will ultimately attain?
Let's also follow up on this coin in a week or so, after it's returned from the grading service and see who guessed correctly
Let's also follow up on this coin in a week or so, after it's returned from the grading service and see who guessed correctly
Coin's for sale/trade.
Tom Pilitowski
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That said, the remaining detail is amazing, I really like this coin.
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1. Possible tooling in the right obverse field.
2. Possible rim damage or filing at 6:30 on the reverse.
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I'm not quite sure about the grade, but hope it turns out in a similar holder.
In any case it's a gorgeous coin, hope it comes back at least a 60.
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Coin's for sale/trade.
Tom Pilitowski
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55 to 58.
(edit...agreeing with the cleaned comment)
If they don't come back with complaints about altered surfaces, cleaning, etc. Isn't a coin that old supposed to have a 'skin'?
I just looked up the price. Looks like i'll never ever see one of those outside of this forum. Thanks for sharing!!!
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<< <i>I finally got around to cracking it out. >>
Made it look easy to crack a SEGS? What was your method?
<< <i>I think Larry netted it properly. >>
For all who think the coin slabs at PCGS/NGC, how do you explain the dentils on the obverse at 9-12 o'clock?
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<< <i>I think Larry netted it properly. >>
For all who think the coin slabs at PCGS/NGC, how do you explain the dentils on the obverse at 9-12 o'clock? >>
Shoot, tooled shaved.
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<< <i>I finally got around to cracking it out. >>
Made it look easy to crack a SEGS? What was your method? >>
Twas a hammer. Tap tap tap on couple sides. Opened like a clam.
Coin's for sale/trade.
Tom Pilitowski
US Rare Coin Investments
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Here's a bit of advice. When you see a coin like this in anything other than a PCGS or NGC holder, there is a 99% chance that there is a problem. Why? Because it's easier to sell and brings more money in a PCGS or NGC holder. Given that, why send an expensive coin to anyone else for grading?
<< <i>I think the rim at 6:30 on the reverse is a big problem. It' looks like it's been filed. The area in the right obverse could be a problem too, but the reverse does it in for getting into a PCGS slab for me. Otherwise the coin is an AU-58 that would normally get into an MS-61 or 62 holder.
Here's a bit of advice. When you see a coin like this in anything other than a PCGS or NGC holder, there is a 99% chance that there is a problem. Why? Because it's easier to sell and brings more money in a PCGS or NGC holder. Given that, why send an expensive coin to anyone else for grading? >>
There are collectors that just like the SEGS holder. It was the first one to put the label on top for easy storage and viewing. There are also collectors that still are not fully aware of which service is better and my send perfectly good stuff to SEGS.
-Paul
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<< <i>I think the rim at 6:30 on the reverse is a big problem. It' looks like it's been filed. The area in the right obverse could be a problem too, but the reverse does it in for getting into a PCGS slab for me. Otherwise the coin is an AU-58 that would normally get into an MS-61 or 62 holder.
Here's a bit of advice. When you see a coin like this in anything other than a PCGS or NGC holder, there is a 99% chance that there is a problem. Why? Because it's easier to sell and brings more money in a PCGS or NGC holder. Given that, why send an expensive coin to anyone else for grading? >>
There are collectors that just like the SEGS holder. It was the first one to put the label on top for easy storage and viewing. There are also collectors that still are not fully aware of which service is better and my send perfectly good stuff to SEGS. >>
I completely agree with BJ. Not 100% chance of a problem, but a 99% chance.
Like the coin... but am more impressed with the swift slab crack!
<< <i>Any update? >>
Should be this week
Meanwhile, nobody's put a number on it. That's the ultimate test of your "abilities".
Heheh
Coin's for sale/trade.
Tom Pilitowski
US Rare Coin Investments
800-624-1870
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<< <i>Any update? >>
Should be this week
Meanwhile, nobody's put a number on it. That's the ultimate test of your "abilities".
Heheh >>
OK, AU53 details, cleaned and filed.
<< <i>Twas a hammer. Tap tap tap on couple sides. Opened like a clam.
Like the coin... but am more impressed with the swift slab crack! >>
Thank you
Coin's for sale/trade.
Tom Pilitowski
US Rare Coin Investments
800-624-1870
-Paul
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Wanna get your last guesses in? Dang I wish I could set up a poll but everytime I try I mess it up
In any event, first we're having dinner I'm now told by the boss, then image zee coin.
Coin's for sale/trade.
Tom Pilitowski
US Rare Coin Investments
800-624-1870
<< <i>oh come on, you can't leave us in suspense! >>
Sorry, it's not me, it's the Wife! I wanna come out and play but She wants me to have dinner before doing the images
Coin's for sale/trade.
Tom Pilitowski
US Rare Coin Investments
800-624-1870
Coin's for sale/trade.
Tom Pilitowski
US Rare Coin Investments
800-624-1870
Coin's for sale/trade.
Tom Pilitowski
US Rare Coin Investments
800-624-1870
i got the AU part right, net, but not the reason.
do you agree with the grade?
<< <i>very interesting post, thanks
do you agree with the grade? >>
Your welcome. Not really. I think it's technically unc.
Coin's for sale/trade.
Tom Pilitowski
US Rare Coin Investments
800-624-1870