EdG_Ohio

I suppose part of the reason I asked this question is that we, myself being somewhat new to this, are always recommended to purchase coins of any decent value that are encapsulated/graded by a service to ensure authenticity and potential value. I recently had another coin returned by NGC as "Not Authentic" and thankfully the auction house is willing to take the return due to NGCs determination. I did weigh and magnetic check prior to shipping and by appearance seemed OK but alas...chit happens. Granted the $5 is only worth at best $245 currently but in the future 10-20-30 years it's value could/would increase, yeah inflation yada yada, and the cost of whatever a TPG may charge will increase for sure so wouldn't it be prudent to just go ahead and get the grading/slabbing done now(at cheapest service possible) and out of the way in the event that these are sold after my demise ? I can't see the selling process changing much in the future so this would help with streamlining that part of the process. I may not do this with the $5 but the 2 $10s and $25 I most likely will...dunno hahaha. Thanks for looking and replies.

I guess I should mention this is the smallest of the bunch, other are (2) $10 pieces and one $25 and are in coin holders.

...Better to slab or not ? I have 4 smaller U.S. bullion gold coins I'll most likely get slabbed and one of them being in it's original packaging as shown in image. I'm concerned that later in life little curious fingers might want to see coin in hand and potentially mar the surface. So, from a collecting standpoint, is it better to leave in original Mint display or have it slabbed and keep Mint display box/material on hand ? Thanks.

I really like the Rev on the 93'

Thanks but not what I was looking for. In order for newer people to learn, like myself, they need to know the who's and why's. I train individuals on a heavy truck assembly line, in order for them to understand their operation/station they also must understand those that follow thereafter and prior. Without having all the information laid before them a blanket stated like "I would return it if you are able to." does not help them in understanding and learn from the lesson/instructions. I would like to expand on the idea of what "bag marks", circulated. unc, harshly cleaned and the like are. These are new terms for many of us and it's easy to forget the general language used regarding a particular subject. People see it daily on this board and others, and yes I'm sure it's frustrating and will be repeated untold amounts but this is part of the reason some of us come here. I really didn't do this for my benefit but perhaps maybe open others eyes to items to look for in a coin....and frankly, I still like the coin which is what it's all about...correct ? Have a great weekend and thanks.

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I recently purchased a 1877 Trade dollar that I simply liked and not because of any particular value. When I took images to look more closely at it the marks of course were more noticeable. You can clearly see marks of some sort on the coin surface and some on raised portion but not as noticeable. Some of the "scraps" appear just after a raised surface but nothing really stands out along letter and eagle edging. The question: How can a person decide between bag marks or someone getting a little too excited using their pocket knife ? This is for informational purposes only and not for the value of this particular coin. Thanks.

Although not hugely collected by many this had some eye appeal to me and I like the little bit of history behind them, 1877 Seated Liberty Trade dollar. Got this along with a Merc 45', gold koala and proof 2010 & 2014 ASE that are my granddaughters birth years(Xmas gifts).

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NGC works just fine, they just received one of my packages the other day labeled as such. I've never used "brown paper tape" when mailing anything registered mail. I use a "glass tape" (fibrous) and I also have colored security tape I picked up at a auction. A biggie is to ensure you tape along all edges so prying fingers can't get too nosy.

Thanks for the response. In regards to decreasing the value of a coin w/spots, regardless of what type, does the presence of them detract from the grading/value of a coin ? (I understand if if was a rare date or some other specialty type that this would have only minimal affect on grade/value.) Just curious and learning. TIA

I plan on getting this 45' regardless of spots for collection due to the decent condition ....but when considering a grade on a piece, or any coin for that matter, in this condition how drastic do the spots affect the outcome ? would this fall in line with being a environmental ? I looked through some posts but most referenced newer mints and not earlier. Sorry but best images I can come up with for now. Thoughts ? Thanks

Well, I'm only 5+ months behind on this reply. Finally got a work project off the ground and running on it's own and have time for...ME ! ! Sent in to be graded a while back and well...poop happens. I only wish that some day the graders of the numismatic world would provide more details on "Cleaned" other than splashing it on the slab. My delayed response attached.

A newer purchase that I got around looking at better. Am I pushing my luck with putting this in a ms64 range ? or am I starry eyed ? 🤔 1858 Flying Eagle for your consideration. Thanks for looking.