Hey all. Long time no see. I'm working on a US type set. This time everything is slabbed. I have submitted a batch from original type set. Some that were cracked out, some that have never been graded. I held back a one year type because I knew the back had graffiti so it would just get a details grade. I'm regretting it now. The thing is it's a gorgeous coin, hard to find, that would probably get a MS grade, high AU at the very least. It has initials inscribed in the back of it, which are very small. I would imagine it was done soon after it was put into circulation and someone saved it for one reason or another. It's Civil war era which makes it an interesting piece. Both sides are flawless with great color.
Yeh, I sent in an 1836 Capped Bust Quarter/Reduced Size (1831-1838) with obvious graffiti. It's a Browning 5 variety with an R-6+ rarity rating. I don't ever expect to find another so I wanted it for my set.
Oh, yeah. In my case, I did it solely for authentication, not for protection. If the coin you have isn't a particular rarity, but you want to protect it, perhaps get one of those do-it-yourself slabs?
Yep, a polished to death $3 princess proof. I spotted the die markets of a proof, bought it at melt and made almost 2k selling it once slabbed. Not too often do my plans work out so well, but this exception was a nice score.
I did, I sent in a thai coin to be authenticated. It was but got a details holder with the wording obv scratched. Still happy to have it, just wish it was straight graded.
It's been too long. At a younger age, I could have given you the correct information. I do remember that the die markers coming from the nose, pointing SE are important.
