Mr.Bill347

I had the same question. The answer I found was this: Graded Moderns Today’s bullion coins are struck incredibly sharp from much more sophisticated minting presses. The coins are immediately placed in plastic and bought in large quantities by dealers. Many of these coins are then shipped directly to the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) and the Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) to be graded. Since the strikes are so precise and these coins have never been touched by human hands—let alone been circulated—many of them grade in excellent condition: MS70 or at least MS69. The same is true with proof coins. They often grade PR70 or PR69. NGC has special instructions for grading 2021 ASE proof coins. You must ship the coins, in the sealed original mint packaging and hope! https://www.ngccoin.com/news/article/8804/2021-w-proof-silver-eagles/ I was very fortunate to have just received a 2021 West Point mint ASE! Which I bought in the first few minutes of the sale which sold out in 8 minutes! of course, I can’t look at it, so I am sending and hoping. Either way a PR69 or PR70 will really appreciate due to the very limited minting of these last 2021 ASE coins. I have seen them graded PR70 for $700 already.

I am only supposing here, but if you have a number of NGC graded coins, would it be acceptable to display them in a wall cabinet made for slabs, or just leave them in an NGC plastic box?

I have also seen information about a “hook ‘3’

I have also seen information about a “hook ‘3’” Here’s the reverse too.

1943 P Jefferson "double EYE"? 1994 P Matte finish? (next to 1993-d) 1987 P Matte finish ( next to 1996-d)

Sure is Interesting and has optics go a 20 liberty, but size and weight are wacky. still could be some king of plated coin.

Sharann forget the last post, I pasted the wrong picture in the post, I believe you have $20 gold eagle coin. Look at my side by side and the NGC info.

Sharan, I think I may have found a match for your coin.look at my side by side. then the NGC info.

I would SERIOUSLY GET THIS CHECKED OUT. Pewter weighs between 15 and 19 grams, silver weighs 17.90 these are Often fakes! Have a professional numismatic person rule on it. Do not let it out of your hands! if it’s fake, it’s a wall hanger, if real, you found a great coin! grams.

I would’ve interested as well. Seems to me that most strikes are uniform coming out. Do you have to figure rim wear will occur depending on circulation . Funny because I spent several hours today looking TJ myself.

Just a gold plated penny like this one. Sorry

Better spend it fast!

Sharann you are so sweet. Love your drawl typing. A can just about hear you! I am a entertained by you! I’m sure I’m not alone. That what “coinies” do! haa I “coined” a phrase! feel free to keep it up I love it!

YOUR value personally, coin value on NGC , cost for grading is around $50 plus the annual subscription cost. A dealer might be able to tell you in one short word usually. Yea or nay.

How do you know a 1972 or 1975 Roosevelt dime with NO MINT Mark is not an "S" no mint mark? I know. BECAUSE I DONY HAVE ONE! just wanting to know.

Like you said EDG, some times its subtle. These are subtle. I probably wouldn't have seen it

I know that’s disappointing but they would probably be a higher MS imo

Hidden message by Q. Seven notches on each side of an 10 sided coin.

I think it’s a 2001 with significant damage

According to this article https://www.thesprucecrafts.com/grading-mint-state-coins-4129278 bag marks can be acceptable as they are mint and shipment handling marks and not wear.

Both sides have to be mostly the way they came from the mint. Including the front.

I would first get the opinion of a qualified numismatic person. he or she can identify those that are worth anything. Even though you have a lot of them, they may have been made shiny. At the very least , handle them with gloves and get them in four Whitman books (about $20) so that they do not become even more damaged and less valuable. The coin expert may charge you a fee to go through them, but that part would be worth it. To grade those your talking 35-45 each! at the very least you could sell them individually or in groups on eBay. Check it out, you’ll be surprised.

Just bag marks from the mint