i am considering getting this 1928 $2.50 indian graded by pcgs. i see that these in graded condition are worth considerably more. i looked at the macros of the graded coins on ebay and could not find one in better condition than this one. i have newer, higher pcgs graded ms64 coins that dont look any where near as crisp as this one. would you guys do it if it were yours? how long does it take and how much of a headache is it to get pcgs to slab them? i also have a set of bashlow restrike confederates that i want to send in for grading at the same time. thanks.
You need to take a better picture. I can not see if its ms 65 or XF 40. The picture is much too blurry and the lighting is bad.
its the best my camera will do. sorry. i know that it is bu because the uncle marked the old 2x2 and the local coin shop confirmed it as bu. and it is in beautiful condition. no marks, very few hairlines, nice full stamp, zero wear. in FAR better shape than the ms63s i have looked at. in FAR better shape than my own 40's and 50's ms64s. i really need to go to best buy today to get a new camera.
and i really just want to know the best way to get them to pcgs. i dont think i want to trust a coin store owner i dont know personally. im guessing fedex.
You would be better off getting a membership with PCGS and submitting them yourself. You'll be required to pay roundtrip shipping and insure the item as well, plus the submission fees associated with it. Here is the link for you: http://www.pcgs.com/services/ I just looked up this piece on numismedia.com, the MS range, 60-66, is $408 - $14,850. http://www.numismedia.com/cgi-bin/coinprice.cgi?script=2hfind&searchtype=any&searchtext=fmv&search4=any&nmcode=17212100&guide=prices&guide2=pricesms If this is an MS coin, it would definitely be worth submitting it to PCGS or NGC for that matter.
Take it out of the flip and photograph it, obverse and reverse. A stable, clear image should be enough to give an educated opinion.
Hi riff. Take some time to study the PCGS site. You can join at different levels. Don't be in a hurry. With all the coins you are dealing with, take your time.
The guy asked a question online, so are we able to hold the coin "in hand"? No, so if he wants an opinion here, clear images are needed and its as simple as that. I am guessing you have little experience with Indian (Pratt) gold or else you would realize how often many coin shops mis-grade these. Unlike the "1961 circulated MS62" quarter, the value of a so called "BU" coin of this date can range from melt to thousands of dollars. This dealer calling the coin "BU" did not do him any favors.
Post office. It can be insured, and if you want maximum safety send it registered. FedEx does not insure coins. Also I don't believe PCGS slabs the Bashlow restrikes. You would have to go with NGC for that.
USPS also does not insure coins. They will take your money of course but if you go to file a claim they will say that is on the uninsured list. Just go look at USPS website.
