Care to grade my Early Commemorative?

[dean1345]

I normally don't buy commemoratives but I like the toning of this one. I know that the 1893 Columbian Expostion's are quite common but I got a decent price for this one. It is housed in a old ANACS holder and it has nice lustre on both the obverse and reverse. Has it got a chance of getting a star designation? Is it even worth the cost to crossover? I will reveal the grade in several days. Your opinions are much appreciated.

 

[physics-fan3.14]

I think it is unlikely to get a star, and it is not worth the cost to cross it over. I like it very much, and would grade it 64+

[L1ncolnF4n]

I think it is unlikely to get a star, and it is not worth the cost to cross it over. I like it very much, and would grade it 64+

[BillJones]

If the coin gets an MS-64, it is marginally worth sending in for a cross-over. If it only gets an MS-63, it is not worth it. Given what I have seen from the TPG grading of some Columbians, I'd say this one would be touch and go for an MS-64.

 

This 1892 Columbian was submitted three times to PCGS. It came back MS-63 all three times. I think that it is wonderful coin, but MS-63 was all they would give it.

 

[relicsncoins]

The luster looks fantastic. I like the coin a lot. I'm wondering if the hits on the sail might hold it back to a 63 though.

[robec1347]

That's a beauty Dean!! No matter what holder it's in, it's a keeper.

[michael]

above average lustre and eye appeal

 

au-58++

 

i would leave it right where it is in the older anx holder as the coin stands on its own merits and worth more as such right where it is

 

 

[James_OldeTowne]

I'm the wet blanket, this time. I believe it would be a "no grade" due to questionable toning.

 

Either way, these are just far too common to be slabbed in almost any grade, in my opinion. Even in MS-65, I've found it practically impossible to retail at 10% back of bid.

 

Hope I'm wrong if you do decide to cross it!

[rrantique]

Nice one Dean. I like it as a 63+. (thumbs u

[TomB]

It looks as though the images are severely overlit, but I am in the high end AU to low end MS crowd and believe the coin was dipped thoroughly and has acquired secondary toning. These are low priced issues for a good reason and that is because they are quite common with a wide array of appearances.

[Bugmann1974]

I'm the wet blanket, this time. I believe it would be a "no grade" due to questionable toning.

 

I regretibly agree, I had a half dime with the same type of album toning get AT at the ANA show.

 

I do have to say that I love the look of the coin. (thumbs u

[fishfinder]

NGC seems to be tough on toning at this time. I like it and I'd leave it where it is. 63+

[dean1345]

Well most of you nailed it. Appreciate all your comments.

 

[Coindude]

Love that one Dean!!

[Schatzy]

Love that one Dean!!

 

Ditto!! (thumbs u

[BillJones]

It's a nice coin, and I'd leave it where it is. The picture of the coin in the slab shows enough tick marks to make it an MS-63 at best and no more. Therefore having it placed in another holder would be a waste of money.