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mnemtsas2 · July 2, 2011 8:14PM

These coins have just arrived back, not quite as good as the lot I posted up last week.

Maundy 3d, MS64. Much bluer than image suggests.

MS65, attractive blue swathe across obverse.

MS64RB, bargain $20 buy on Ebay.

MS64RB, nice forest green toning.

AU55. Completely mis-graded this one, for the life of me I still can't see any wear on it.

MS65. Small, glossy and pretty much perfect. Not worth slabbing but too pretty not to.

Cleaned. Missed it completely and still can't see what is cleaned about it.

MS65, a bit edgy for the grade IMHO.

Syracusian · July 2, 2011 9:11PM

<< AU55. Completely mis-graded this one, for the life of me I still can't see any wear on it.
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MS65. Small, glossy and pretty much perfect. Not worth slabbing but too pretty not to.

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Nice lots, mostly copper, excellent grades, one cleaned. I have a Swiss 1966 10R as a gift from a friend, with blue toning that blows you away with the luster acting as a turbo. It's worth $1 max, and yet I had it graded and Trueviewed, MS66 instead of 68,back when TV was still at $5.

IloiloKano · July 3, 2011 1:38AM

So the guys across the street screw up with the AU designations too it seems. I know how you feel about the 1910 Penny, since PCGS graded my 1911-S Centavos AU58, even though I can detect no wear, and I sent it in because I believed it had a shot at getting MS65. When I saw the grade posted online, I thought I must have missed something. But when it was delivered I photographed high resolution images so that I could compare the images to a bunch of other MS64 Centavos. I still couldn't see what they (3 graders?) apparently saw. Perhaps one can screw up, but the three graders that supposedly go over it? I think not. Truly disappointing.

BTW, I edited my previous post to include those pictures.

Syracusian · July 4, 2011 4:24AM

<< So the guys across the street screw up with the AU designations too it seems.

BTW, I edited my previous post to include those pictures. >>

It doesn't look like ATS slabs, but PCGS with clear plastic thongs. I might be wrong. And I still don't see your pictures, or an edited post like mine.

TwoKopeiki · July 4, 2011 4:50AM

It's a shame about the 1924 East African. I don't see cleaning, as well.

IloiloKano · July 4, 2011 5:24AM

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<< So the guys across the street screw up with the AU designations too it seems.

BTW, I edited my previous post to include those pictures. >>

It doesn't look like ATS slabs, but PCGS with clear plastic thongs. I might be wrong. And I still don't see your pictures, or an edited post like mine.

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Does PCGS do thongs, or are you saying you think it might be another TPG? (Double-entendre not intended)

The pictures were added to the original post here (Grades back on US-PI submission - Updated with pictures)

Edited in order to be like yours.

mnemtsas2 · July 4, 2011 6:06AM

It's PCGS and their pronged holders. They've been doing them for a while but this is the first submission I've had back with pronged holders.

Syracusian · July 4, 2011 6:25AM

In PCGS Paris the pronged holders are the norm,except for coins with 2-3 diameters that coincide with basic US type coins (cent, nickel, half).

Edited in order to be like yours.

coinkat · July 4, 2011 8:25AM

Sometimes the composition of the silver can make a difference-

925 on the maundy and it looks it- nice looking coin

The 1924 looks alittle flat in the image which could have influenced the decision to suggest it has lustre impairment

terrific looking coins- Not that anyone is reading or listening- but the coins you selected to have graded help make a compelling argument that some consideration should be given to lower demonation coins and a lower grade fee regardless of whether they are pre or post 1956- I know it is likely not possible because it will become to complicated. However, it is hard no to consider submitting coins that have the look

mnemtsas2 · July 4, 2011 9:13AM

<< Sometimes the composition of the silver can make a difference-

925 on the maundy and it looks it- nice looking coin

The 1924 looks alittle flat in the image which could have influenced the decision to suggest it has lustre impairment

terrific looking coins- Not that anyone is reading or listening- but the coins you selected to have graded help make a compelling argument that some consideration should be given to lower demonation coins and a lower grade fee regardless of whether they are pre or post 1956- I know it is likely not possible because it will become to complicated. However, it is hard no to consider submitting coins that have the look >>

That's an interesting observation. My attitude to world minors of lowish value is to get them slabbed regardless of value given that I perceive the grade is there. The main reason for this is preservation rather than any idea potential financial gain. Also, given the (frankly ridiculous) value of the Australian dollar against the USD this has become more financially viable. The Swiss 1950 10 Rappen cost me $4 from a dealers book and just over $20 to get graded including shipping both ways. I am happy with a coin of that quality costing me $25 because I love it!

IloiloKano · July 4, 2011 9:19AM

<< Also, given the (frankly ridiculous) value of the Australian dollar against the USD this has become more financially viable. >>

We've got to fix that!

mnemtsas2 · July 4, 2011 10:25AM

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<< Also, given the (frankly ridiculous) value of the Australian dollar against the USD this has become more financially viable. >>

We've got to fix that!

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Given that I earn ALL of my income in USD which then needs to be converted to AUD before I can spend it I whole heartedly agree with you. I'd gladly pay double to slab a coin if I was getting double the income!

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