1883 proof IHC... Opinions ???

robkool · April 18, 2011 7:10AM

Pulled the trigger on this proof IHC... Need opinions on the grade. Will it cross ???
Thanks...

Linky... 1883 IHC (PCI PR63RB)

relicsncoins · April 18, 2011 9:05AM

Crapshoot with copper. If it were an old green PCI holder I would say probably. With the gold PCI it goes from probably to unlikely.

RYK · April 18, 2011 9:21AM

You got screwed. You should have bought TomB's on the BST.

robkool · April 18, 2011 9:25AM

I'll have close-up pics when I get it in hand... It's a gamble, since the pics don't show the true colors, or surfaces reflectivity.

PQueue · April 18, 2011 9:34AM

Why would you buy that?

SUMORADA · April 18, 2011 10:36AM

Before I give an opinion, let me say that in the overall scheme of things when it comes down to IHC........I'm impaired, with that said.....IMO whatever the grade, the color is brown

my guess with that nasty hit on the snout would be 61 brown.....

Edited to add:.........But if you like it .........I like it.........

darktone · April 18, 2011 1:56PM

I would just enjoy it raw. If you want a slab I would buy a Capitol holder. For a $150 I think you did just fine.

robkool · April 18, 2011 3:20PM

WOW !!! You guys are rough on this IHC. I'm crossing my finger on this one, & hope to find no nasty spots (carbon/verdigris) on this beauty. That's mostly my worries... If it checks out ok, I will then get some professional opinions, before I decide to crack it out.
Thanks for the input.

Tdec1000 · April 18, 2011 3:45PM

It has been cleaned and recolored at one point in time. I also looked at that coin and passed. It has a 50/50 shot at getting graded imho.

ricko · April 18, 2011 9:41PM

Although it could be the photograph, I do not like the look of that coin at all.... something about the color of the rub on the high points tells me this has been worked on... yes, I could be wrong, and in hand it will be different. Good luck, Cheers, RickO

AngryTurtle · April 19, 2011 3:52AM

Isn't that a not permitted ebay auction? Listing PCI and the numberical grade in the title?

commoncents05 · April 19, 2011 3:53AM

<< <i>It has been cleaned and recolored at one point in time. I also looked at that coin and passed. It has a 50/50 shot at getting graded imho. >>

I also saw it and passed. The PR64BN the seller has listed is a much better buy for your money.

-Paul

TPRC · April 19, 2011 5:18AM

<< <i>

<< <i>It has been cleaned and recolored at one point in time. I also looked at that coin and passed. It has a 50/50 shot at getting graded imho. >>

I also saw it and passed. The PR64BN the seller has listed is a much better buy for your money.

-Paul >>

Deller's Darkener provides just that look.

lkeigwin · April 19, 2011 6:01AM

I fear you are going to be disappointed if you are hoping for no nasty dark spots. A few that jump out: under the R in america, above 1 at the neck beads, at the cheekbone. Hard to tell about the reverse because the seller angled the coin in an attempt to show color. I don't see any verdigris, though.

It's not a look that appeals to me but it may be nicer in hand.

I agree with others who've said the coin was cleaned at one time. I don't think it will cross.
Lance.

robkool · April 20, 2011 2:18PM

The coin arrived today... A lot nicer than expected.

relicsncoins · April 20, 2011 3:55PM

photos?

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