1925 Stone Mountain

I have a bunch of early commemoratives that I got in change in the 50's. Yes, back then they were considered by most to be 50 cents. I am down to them in my review of my accumulation. I have never sent a coin in for a third party designation. I would like some feedback if you don't mind. Is this coin a good candidate for certification? I think I am trying to keep myself busy and involved as I have no intention to purchase new coins. I will get others out for evaluation soon if there is any interest here.

 

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In 6th grade my teacher showed us 4-5 that her dad saved. The only
one I remember was the Oregon Trail piece.

 

The only reason to "Slab" it would be to preserve the coin. It would
also alert your heirs that it is a special coin and might be of some
value.

 

I'll bet that @Insider can come up with several reasons why this concept is wrong.

 

Looks like it's put together just fine, no reason it shouldn't grade.

 

That is one of the nicest coins from circulation I've seen in quite awhile. Unless your looking at selling it I wouldn't spend the money and effort to have it graded. If it's just to protect it, looks like you've already done a great job for the past 70 years.

 

I only have 6 that I found in change or traded another collector for. We had a little group that had swap meets 2 or 3 times a month.
2 - 1925 Stone Mountain
1 - 23 S Monroe Doctrine
1 - 1947 Booker T Washington
1 - 1951 Carver/BTW
1 - 1952 Carver/BTW
All very common I think.

 

I'm sure they can. Would hate to see that spent for a bottle of pop and a
candy bar. You could self slab, but those are easy to open. Best option then,
sell it and enjoy the money your self.

 

The lighting is a little too bright to see what the surfaces actually look like but it look nice. I might have it graded if I felt it would come back 66 or better. In lower grades the fees would eat up much of the value.

 

It is hard to believe but there were a lot of nice coins out there after WW II and during the Korean War.
And, I think I will leave them as they are. Thanks for all the feedback.

 

Thanks. I am looking for a better light set up but don't want to pay several hundred dollars for a couple of small lights.

 

Nope, the OP is not buying coins anymore so if he wants to spend enough money that would purchase many of the common comm's in MS-65 to have his slabbed it's his choice. I would not.

 

Hard to tell for sure from this totally front-on photo angle (from photos, period) plus especially with glare. That said, looks possible (not guaranteed) for a straight grade. Could be some hairlines from rubs/cleaning near edge by date and "Stone Mountain"...indicative of more, elsewhere, but hidden by glare. There also may be some wear on the leg and glove, but for the glare can't tell for sure. Other more clear areas visible seem OK...no apparent/obvious wear. Submitting for grades is a crapshoot at best, even for the pros/experts, or as Forrest Gump said, "...like a box of chocolates...you never know what you're going to get next..." or something close to that. Worst part now, IMO, is the backed-up waiting period...at least with the BIG 2...having your coins sitting around somewhere in an unknown location/environment for so long...often many weeks to months or more...out of your control, oversight, etc, etc. But don't be afraid to give it a try with a few (a few, more than just one if possible, to keep ship costs down)...that's how to learn and better evaluate for doing any more.

 

I got them all from circulation and trading. The odds are that they would all end up at best AU-58 or MS-60. A professional would probably find a fault or two. Thanks for the help. I will photo them for display and record. I needed the feedback to help with my decision.

 

A really bright coin for a circulated one...maybe only in circulation for a very short time and still in MS cond?

 

I started collecting in 1948 and a lot of people were spending anything they had after the war. Sometimes you could get them at the bank. I can't remember exactly where I got them. I have some more that have a bit more circulation on them.

 

Very worn Monroes were common in teller drawers in the 60s. Most went into circulation as there was little collector interest.

 

I was thinking MS67 or better.

 

Stone Mountain is one of the LEAST expensive early commems.
It will need to grade 65 or it'll cost more to slab than it's worth.
Well, maybe 64 if you use ANACS.

 

It appears you've already made up your mind, but just to add my 2¢ worth, if you are already planning to send in other coins, I'd add it to the bunch and treasure it for it's memories, no matter the grade. Pass it on to the grands with the story behind it. JMHO.