Value wise I see your point, the coin itself is not worth loads... I just feel with Edward having his hair/beard intact as this does, its a rare thing to see from a coin that was supposed to circulate alot! thanks for the post!!
AU Details Cleaned. I'm not sure if it should be sent in or not. It's a great looking coin by the way!
Here's the number one rule I follow, I don't grade anything unless I'm trying to sell it! Your example may be a keeper for your collection but it's not gonna make you any money, better luck next time!
I'll jump on that bandwagon, but will say that I believe the cleaning to fall within "market acceptable" parameters. In AU50, per the NGC/Krause database, it's a $100 USD coin. Considering that PCGS or NGC certification would likely cost you half that amount, and you'd still have a chance of it grading lower (XF40 or XF45), and/or still getting a "details" grade for the cleaning (if they do not deem it "market acceptable"), I'd say it's not a great slabbing candidate. It is, however, a handsome coin. Ol' King Eddie actually has plenty of hair showing there. Nice coin, but keep it raw. Don't waste money on slabbing it.
I would have to do more research, but this is a 1902 "short" Edward III Matte Proof coronation set. The Matte Proofs kind of blend in with the business strikes. It's a "short set" because the two pound and five pound gold coins were not included. Leaving them out reduced the issue price considerabely. My answer to the grading question is "no" unless it's for personal reasons.
Beautiful sets, short or not! Thanks for this info. I have seen some of the individual matte half crowns selling at similar prices to regular versions in strong grades. I dont think ill grade this as the value is there plus the fear its had a light clean... Thanks
