What grade do you think these would get at PCGS?

I am not going to send them in, as it is too expensive, and they aren't worht much, but what do you think these would grade w/ PCGS standards?

 

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My personal opinions on the coins in order as listed: G6, VG8, EF45, F12, and PF63. Keep in mind, I am not an expert, and I am hard on some some series, especially the common dates.

 

Just my opinion as well, but i would agree with quartertapper aside from the Kennedy, I think it could go PF64 or 65.

 

You very well could be correct fishwacker. My grading abilities on proofs would land me a pink slip at any of the grading services. But, I docked the grade because of the dings to the left and upper left of Kennedy's ear. I don't know if it is a reasonable assessment or not.

 

I don't think the cent, mercury, or quarter will grade and the others are not worth the fees to get graded either.

 

I agree the cent would not grade - the reason is it looks like it has rim damage. Not sure about the others - not my cup of tea.

 

8,15,45,40,68dcam

 

Just makes me a little sad when people ask about "PCGS standards", when all US grading should be done by non-profit ANA standards. I understand what the OP means, just makes me sad for the hobby.

 

Problem is that the ANA sold out on grading a long time ago. Even after they sold their own grading service they sold their endorsment to the highest bidder.

 

So the official ANA grading standards book the ANA does not have editorial control over? That would surprise me.

My only point was standards should be standards, with one set controlling. Hopefully they are controlled by a non-profit entity with the collectors desire at heart, not a for profit corporation whose earning can be influenced by changing them.

 

My point is that the ANA had a grading division that they sold for profit. Then went on to sell their endorsment of a TPG to the highest bidder.

Yes I wish the ANA could establish standerized grading standards that werre accepted by all but they are not showing they can. In truth I see the top two grading service taking the lead in this and not just for the USA as both are branching out on a global scale.

 

Well saying ANACS was appropriate as the ANA doesn't need to be in the business of slabbing. I am unsure about the "official grader of the ANA" designation. You would think the official grader of the ANA would have to grade according to ANA standards.

My major problem with TPG having their own standards is what does the grade then mean? If its not accountable to an outside standard, and they can change when they feel like it, it makes the grade really meaningless.

 

"You would think the official grader of the ANA would have to grade according to ANA standards."


Guess you didn't know that both PCGS and NGC have owned that title at different times then. And I take it you think neither of them do grade to those standards.

Edit to add sorry to the OP that we have derailed you post. Last comment by me now.​