I recently picked this up for a lot less than it books for. I was expecting a lot less coin, but this one surprised me. It has descent luster, but definitely better on the reverse than the obverse. That alone makes me kind of suspicious. Does anyone see anything keeping it from grading, of better crossing, to NGC or PCGS?
I understand. It is so difficult to see minor variations like that from pictures. BTW, If I were to grade it, I would think awfully hard about a 65. I would probably go with a 64, though, because of the luster.
True. I don't deny it's an unc specimen , but at very best I agree with Rim that 64 would be fully graded.
If you want to cross it for your personal collection, then I would submit it as a "cross at any grade". The fact that NTC gave it an MS65RB means absolutely nothing to most knowledgeable collectors and dealers anyway. I would rather have it accurately graded by a top tier service. However, if you're contemplating crossing it for resale, you run the risk that it could lose a point and the submission fees could negate any potential profit you may have gained. Chris
If I were to only lose a point, I would be elated. I said I got it cheap. I could easily pay grading fees and still nearly double my money if I got a 64. It cost me less than $50 so, regardless, I think I did well.
I think he has a good shot at 64 without cracking it. Why risk accidentally damaging the coin yourself when the grading service will crack it for you? NOTE: Just to be on the safe side, take plenty of photos before submitting. Chris
I think when they see it in that Numistrust slab they just about take 2 points right off that top. Just my perception.
+1 I would crack it out yourself and submit...based on pcgs photograde; you'll get MS64. Nice score BTW! -LTB
If sent to ngc it would have to be cracked, they only cross pcgs coins I believe...might be the same for pcgs
And another spot directly above in front of the hairline ? I agree. No cross on this one. Or at least there shouldn't be.
