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The chain of events is difficult for me to ponder. What made me laugh when this all started is when it was explained that these 10 Saints were FOUND in a safe deposit box. What a joke really ? I thought this was a good read by the way.

If this coin was already in an NGC holder I doubt they would conserve. That said I like it better in the set. It's too bad NGC wouldn't grade the coin while still in the holder as they would GSA dollars or proof Ikes 😒

CDN publications are generally for dealer use as it is a basis for lowball offers. As a collector you will have to pay up for the higher end of the grade coins if you want the best. What I find is that most auction sales tend to hammer right near that Grey sheet price on coins I purchase.

Isn't McConaughey driving Lincolns ? Man I watch too much TV

There is no longer any mention of a 'board of experts' at PCGS and I must assume they recognize that conflict as a legal challenge. David Hall and Legend Numismatics may have had one in a thousand inventory offerings in NGC holders and other PCGS only dealers would sometimes offer a lowball NGC coin next to another PCGS coin only to lend artificial contrast that could further offset price guide differences. While these practices were not real obvious to most, it's just like politics in that many dealers know this happens but won't say a word until they offer really nice NGC material. Then the playing field levels. Don't you think it's interesting how most dealers say PCGS coins almost always sell for more money than similar NGC coins but they can't look you straight in the face and explain why (because the truth is to the right but they are turning left).

By now it's no secret that for years PCGS used a 'board of experts' that were PCGS ONLY dealers. That must have flown right into JA's face so I think he did just the right thing moving on with NGC and then his own verification company. Keep in mind he does not grade coins, only verifies they are A or B and not C quality. This PCGS conflict of interest may be working itself out now with new management but I'm not privy to that situation. This conflict with PCGS board of experts has been exposed in the past but many over there ATS don't mind or care. One attitude really made me pause when I confronted a major dealer who just happened to be a board of experts member about why they were regrading Newman pieces. Their response was "they were not marketable in NGC holders". This was fine with me as I have some PCGS coins that I crossed to NGC thus now these coins have 2 opinions. However from the outside it just smacks a conflict because this dealer is a PCGS only dealer.

That's kind of an odd quote. Of course JA buys and sells coins.

Tomaska already has several of his own

Oh no folks this coin was STRUCK in 1993 and holdered recently.

I think many miss the obvious reason proof sets are broken up to start with. Prior to 1972 only a small portion had heavy cameo contrast and the other 95 percent are more or less generic looking coins which if compared side by side are far less desirable thus worth far less. Beyond 1978 nearly all are high grade coins with ultra heavy contrast and nearly all look essentially the same until they tone. Proof coins of 1936 to 1942 are usually treated as singles because of poor surface preservation mostly due to packaging. Also remember that in those years proofs were also sold individually and even further some were spent. There might be some sets prior to 1965 in pliofilm that had all coins with heavy contrast in high grade but I have never seen one. This would be the ultimate prize and should not be broken up.

I consider myself a merchant class collector then, although I do own some very tough to find proofs described in your research Roger. Some would find it hard to find a 1952 Lincoln Cent in superb gem cameo that looks like the day it was minted. You may have money to spend but would have trouble locating one as nice. Or how about nice early Jefferson Nickels of 1938 or 1939 with some cameo contrast ? Sorry I meant proofs only but may apply to gem uncirculated pieces as well

2 by 2 flips are generally good storage for raw coins and yes staples can be risky business. If label doesn't state how they're made, call the manufacturer to find out what is in that paper and adhesive. Matter of fact I have some coins in 2 by 2s' that have toned nice enough I had them slabbed. I would be most concerned about the adhesive.

We've all been through this before. There's one thing for certain here and it has proven out in times past : If I buy silver the price will go down ! So I'm staying out just so you folks don't blame me

Dime should be worth 10 or 15x face right ?

Roger do you think that is similar to induction heating processes used in foundry or other industrial works ?

Some things can be reduced in the microwave......... Just don't try that

Please do not consider buying anything other than a certified coin. This is a key date in high grade condition that has problems. If it didn't have problems it would be in an NGC or PCGS holder. Don't touch it !

What an excellent video Mr. Lange. Thank you. That prompts me to search for more !

Congrats to the winners. Very nice material and thank you for the entry

Of course the value of any given coin weighs heavily on the graders mind when assessing a final grade [or appraisal] if you will.

You can't go by what these coins 'look' like. Some coins are graded technically rather than on eye appeal. And don't forget often times what you are getting is an appraisal rather than a technical grade. Confused ? Join the club

Incredibly beautiful medal nearly flawless with chocolate color so delicious I could have it for dessert

Looks like proof rims. Literally millions of proofs were struck that year and I've seen some with no mirrors and kind of a satin look that were still in original packing. Pretty sure you have one of roughly 4 million proofs struck.

I like Numismedia FMV for a quick glance but agree that auction house archives are a better gauge of current markets. Understand that Bluesheet and Greysheet values are dealer-weighted and don't reflect real prices paid for exceptional coins.

Key date coins (over time) usually show returns better than common dates.