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It is hard to say ungraded may be worth $1 to $5 each in a Third party slab a MS68 may be worth $40 to $80. There are many of these out there already graded for cheap money. In the original roll it may be worth more to a collector.

It is not easy to tell from the photo. If it is a raised line, it could be a crack it could also be a plating issue. It is a cool find but not worth a premium. still fun to find stuff like this. 

I have many low MS Morgans that have lots of marks and dings. I think it is the graders over all opinion of what is acceptable. I know I have a bunch of coins that I never would have graded as high as they are labeled. 

On 12/24/2023 at 10:54 AM, Fenntucky Mike said:

I thought Van Dyke when I first saw this and now I can't stop. 

Van Dyke was my first choice, but I thought it may be too old for some members. LoL

On 12/23/2023 at 9:12 PM, edhalbrook said:

I don't think they are crooks I don't think they are stealing because none of those coins are sold. False advertising for sure.  I like  2005 buffalo nickel for $1000. You always notice none of them ever have any feedback. Nobody can be that stupid. Can they? 

It is hard for people to admit they were fooled when it comes to a big loss of money. I have even paid more than five cents for a nickel myself a few times. 

I think it is the camera. It picks up scratches you do not normally see with a loupe. I have bought coins and then taken pictures later and found things I never saw before. And the USB scope will show you to many things you do not need to see.....

It looks like Tom Hanks with a beard.

 J P M:   TWO???!  Yes QA, the last two 1893 and 1895 are both very expensive even in G4 they sell high. 

On 12/21/2023 at 9:26 PM, GoldFinger1969 said:

The Coins & Prices: OK, , here are the coins.  If you find other MS-67's 1908 NM's feel free to post the pics and price so we can add to this comparision over time.  The more data points the better.   

The Motl NGC coin was sold for $4,755 (without the bp which would take on another 10-12%).

The older white holder NGC coin was sold for $5,000 even.

The 1st PCGS coin was NOT SOLD and had an asking price of $6,250.

Finally, the 2nd PCGS coin (the last pics) went for $6,550.

So it looks like the NGC coins definitely sold for a discount based on the holders, unless you can see definite differences that the grades themself don't show.  Even accounting for substantive differences, there appears to be a holder discount.   As for why the 1st PCGS coin couldn't get a bid and a $300 discount to the 2nd PCGS coin, well, I'm not seeing much difference between them but will now be looking closer at the Hi-Def pics.  Only realy blemish is the black copper spot (?) in teh Motl Coin near the olive branch in the left hand.

Those are some big prices. not crazy, but it can also depend on the bidding for the night. If there are 3 bidders fighting over a coin the price can change and go to high. I am on the auction every week and see it all the time. I always try for NGC holders but there are not as many being sold most of the time.

Congrats 

This is what I talk about a lot. You have a cent where the copper plating is wearing off. Soon the zinc will rot, and the coin will disappear forever.

I would put these in a box labeled and then move on. $120 + for grading is a big chance to take. the 59 looks like surface contamination toning to me. the 58 is questionable. Even Mikes coin has a grayer look to it.

Nice, only one 62 in the whole batch

Drill job for sure. 

Good hunting. Bill That 41 is sweet.

On 12/19/2023 at 6:55 PM, VKurtB said:

But it soon may become a little pile of corrosion.

I think in the years to come the only thing rare will be coins that have not rotted away. Once the surface has been compromised it is ashes to ashes and dust to dust. 

Crossover would be cool if they would guaranty the same grade or better before removing it from the old holder.  otherwise I will pass. 

I have all the ASE's dates raw uncertified just to have the whole set. I have the changeover year 2008 in a proof and two graded MS 70 I found cheap at antique stores. To me everything else is just sales and hype. 

On 12/18/2023 at 2:28 AM, powermad5000 said:

LemE pretty much destroys all my nickels, but my 2009's came back.

Where did you find the P+D 2009's ?

It looks like the copper plating is bubbling around the mint mark.