SLQs Grading Opinion Please

[rbrown4]

Requesting opinions on these two SLQs as far as possible grades. The 1926 D Obverse has a terrible "hit" to the head or something resulting in basically no face, so I am wondering as well how much of a negative effect this will have. The 1930 S is in better condition. I am trying to determine whether or not to have them slabbed.

 

Thanks,

 

Rey

 

 

 

 

[MarkFeld]

I think that the 26-D was made that way - I've seen that characteristic on Liberty's (partly missing) face/head before - and would grade it AU58+, possibly MS63 or MS64. I grade the 30-S AU58+, as well, but see enough on the reverse to make me suspect that it might not grade as high as the 26-D. The images just don't allow for precise grade opinions on these two coins - sorry.

[TomB]

I'd agree with Mark all the way on this one.

[123cents]

Those are hard for me to grade Rey. I think they are AU+ to UNC if that is any help.

[1946hamm-migration]

26 D MS 62-63

30 S AU 58

 

The 26 D is a typical strike for this date.

 

The 30 S looks to have some friction on the Obv.

 

Both are keepers.

[rbrown4]

Thanks to one and all for the replies on these. I was not aware that the 26 D could have that characteristic. The 30 S is not as "sharp" on the reverse as the 26 D too.

 

Much appreciated.

 

Rey

[rrantique]

Beautiful SLQ's Rey

[bsshog40]

Nice slq's Rey.

[ant]

i would have them graded !! they r wonderfull coins ty for showing

[SkyMan]

Whatever they are, they look nice to me... good luster etc.

[hoard]

very nice coins. I would say both are in the possible slider range of AU58+. The photos are tough but I think I see some rub on tops of the legs on both coins.

[James_OldeTowne]

I would grade these coins MS-62 and MS-63 respectively (can't tell if the '30-S has a full-head). That dish-head on the 1926-D has, in my experience, a significant negative impact on value. It won't keep it out of a holder, but personally, I'd question the financial advantages of having these coins certified. It's a common look for an issue that is very tough to find decently struck. I've been looking for a strongly struck example literally for years.

 

There are coins for which, again in my opinion, being slabbed is a negative, and not a positive factor. If a coin is on the lower-end of a grade range, the slab can turn off potential buyers who simply do not want to (and won't) pay an unnecessary certification surcharge. In other words, "there's a reason this coin's in a slab". These coins appear from the images to be such coins.

[rbrown4]

Thank you James, I appreciate you explaining the reasoning supporting the option of leaving them as is. Sounds logical and makes sense.

 

Thanks

 

Rey