What will PCGS say about this half dime?

[Cladiator]

I just sent this in to PCGS for grading on Monday. I got one free submission for completing my registry set and this was it. The coin is raw but was in an old ANACS No Problem holder before I cracked it out. What do you think PCGS will say?

 

Note, the bright band across the obverse pic is from light reflecting off the old ANACS plastic.

 

 

[IGWT]

It's hard for me to judge the surfaces based on the pictures (especially the obverse). But what the hey, I like it, so it clearly deserves a 64. I can't see any breaks in the luster, a few scratches might be there, and the coin has retoned over what was likely a gentle cleaning. Edited to add: The strike looks awesome to me; is it?

[bsshog40]

I'm not good at these and went with AU55

 

 

Dang, I'm not only not good at these, I'm bad at these!

[MunkyMan95]

It looks MS to me. Maybe 63.

[BillJones]

I don't know what PCGS graded it, but I voted MS-63.

 

The is very well struck for the type with nice fresh new dies. The toning is not going bring any premium, but it's decent and original looking. The only things that hold it back from a higher grade are a number of marks both obverse and reverse. The worst one is on Ms. Liberty's cheek, and there is another patch in the left reverse field, among others.

 

I can't see where those would knock it down to MS-62, however.

[SkyMan]

Fun coin, MS62-3.

[BillJones]

It's hard for me to judge the surfaces based on the pictures (especially the obverse). But what the hey, I like it, so it clearly deserves a 64. I can't see any breaks in the luster, a few scratches might be there, and the coin has retoned over what was likely a gentle cleaning. Edited to add: The strike looks awesome to me; is it?

 

The strike is quite nice for this type. Quite often these coins have a lump in from of Ms. Liberty's nose that is shaped like a rhino tusk.

 

Here is one that NGC graded MS-64. I fully agree with the grade. The scratches on the right obverse are on the holder. The coin is really smooth and well struck.

 

[physics-fan3.14]

I voted 63, and I think it is solid to PQ for that grade.

[comicAL]

Hi, Cladiator

 

From your pictures, I think I am looking at a MS 63 coin and I like it very much. But tough to tell on that obverse picture with the glare and all.

 

AAJ

[jesbroken]

I think you have an MS64 coin that will be BB'd. I sent one in with 1/3 the scratches on the obverse that this one has and it was BB'd for scratches. My coin had 3 scratches 1/2 inch long. Mine was an 1859 cent. I hope I'm wrong 'cause that is a beautiful coin. Good luck, as that seems to be what it takes.

[Cladiator]

I ponied up the extra $5 to have TrueView images taken so when the coin comes back I'll be able to put up much better photos for you all.

[Mozin]

I hope I am wrong, but I think it will body bag.

[MikeKing]

Mozin, hi, long time no see! May I ask why you think it may bodybag?

I didn't think it would. I rated it MS63, strike is incredible but PCGS can call it AUU58 or MS63 depending on, I guess, if they have ants in their pants that day.

[TomB]

I voted AU58.

[ibyandsellsmith]

It looks like a definate old cleaning to me I voted bodybag, I hope I'm wrong.

I cant grade worth a *spoon* though, so my vote means nothing.

[RUSS BEGA]

TPG's dont really body bag old cleaning. most of the time they just call it "cabnet friction" and slab it

[michael]

if sight seen the coin has great lustre and no hairlines and no friction based on my guesstimate from the photo i am assuming great lustre no hairlines and no rub

 

ms63 possibly ms 64

[leeg]

My first instinct said 55. Which is what I voted. I wouldn't be surprised to see it in a 62 holder though.

[rrantique]

Nice coin, I sorta went down the middle furrow Ms-61.

[toyonakataro]

MS62 is my guess.

[Cannon Coins]

63.. Nice old half ! Good luck !

[James_OldeTowne]

Despite a mild cleaning, I think it will be holdered, and my guess was AU-55. BUT, as always, PCGS (and NGC) are erratic grading these. Anything from EF-45 to MS-62 is possible.

[construct]

I gave it a 62, but I was wobbling toward 63.

[harvey8542]

Very nice coin I went with MS-62 looking forward to finding out.

[CarolinaCollector]

61 was my guess due to the marks.

 

It may 58, but I think it's too nice for that grade.

[lkenefic]

I voted 62...but I suck at grading these things...L

[rexcat]

I hate to type and agree with IGWT...

 

It's hard for me to judge the surfaces based on the pictures (especially the obverse). But what the hey, I like it, so it clearly deserves a 64. I can't see any breaks in the luster, a few scratches might be there, and the coin has retoned over what was likely a gentle cleaning. Edited to add: The strike looks awesome to me; is it?

 

I think this coin has a great strike and I like it, but I hope these scratches on the reverse are in the plastic.

 

I’ve submitted a dozen of mid 19th century coins like this half dime to either NGC or PCGS over the years; six found their way into slabs and the others make up ¾ of my BB collection.

[Cladiator]

Package was received and signed for today at PCGS. Hopefully it'll get entered into the system this week. The process has begun

[MAULEMALL]

Package was received and signed for today at PCGS. Hopefully it'll get entered into the system this week. The process has begun

Ok ,,this is the sucky thing I have found ..TPG's are harder on smaller coins..A small hit just occupies so much more area and There is less area to distract the eye...I really like the coin but I think that it'll 62 shot 63...

[relicsncoins]

I voted 62, but wouldn't be suprised if it comes back in a 58 holder.

 

JJ