Am I going to be disappointed?

I bought this because I thought that it would make 65 slabbed. Do you think I was right or overly optimistic? Sorry for the pics, but it is all I ahve for the moment.

 

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Looks clean enough to me from the pics to go 65. Spent some time in an album, I'll bet. I would be concerned that the coin was once dipped, but that could be the color from the photos or just my paranoia speaking....Mike

 

All I can say is WOW. I like that one. Would go nice in my sets you know.

 

I think it will go 65 rlm

and not challenging you, Doug, just asking... in your opinion a fingerprint should preclude a coin from a 65 grade, or it should preclude this coin from a 65 grade?

 

RLM, awesome. Sharp lines and rims-almost looks matte proof by those rims, though it's not one I'm sure. I think it would get a 65. Give us better photos. The eye appeal is top notch. 65 RB we hope!

 

65 RD in NGC, 64 or 65 RB in PCGS

65 RD in NGC, 64 or 65 RB in PCGS.
Very nice coin and might go 68 in a PCI! No just kidding - you know me and how I feel about slabs.

Truthfully, I'm serious now - It is a nice coin and if ever cleaned it was very well done long ago as it is now almost undetectible.
In the photo of obverse it sort of looks dished out or overstruck, (to much pressure) but it may just be the angle of photo.
A very nice coin but would never 66 because of whats already been mentioned.
ANACS would probably give it a 65 RD also.

 

Nice! Rlm!

What ever it grades !

 

It never even crossed my mind that that coin would make red. That would be a dream if it were to come true.

As for the dished look, it seems to dissipate when I blow the picture up. I think that most (some?) of that is the cropping and background he uses.

 

Am I............................

..........just curious. what would a nice one like that already slabbed compare to the price of that one raw? after figuring in grading fees etc.?

 

First, there are a lot of people who do not like slabbed coins.
Second, there are even more who put a price limit on what they slab - usually the slabbing fees should be less than 10% of the coin value. Slabbed at 65RB, that coin is less than a $200 coin and it will cost most people over $20 (with shipping et al) to get it slabbed.

In the end, I would be happier were it slabbed, but probably would not have bought it because the price would have been 50% more than what I paid - and that is not based on $200. And, just in case, the seller has a good return policy.

 

If the actual coin looks like the pic you should be ok. You have seen the coin in hand and should have a better feeling than anyone else.

 

From the photos the surface does look a little rough to me, as in acid-rough.

 

I see what you mean, but I think what you are seeing is just how those early Lincoln's are struck sometimes -- they almost look like matte proofs (and this coin has that look, so while I doubt that it is, the OP may want to check the coin once it arrives to be sure he's not hit the jackpot)...Mike

p.s. good eye on that possible scratch, G -- I missed that.

 

am I going to.............................

.........what i was saying, is, if someone wanted a slabbed coin (hypothetically) why not look for one already slabbed, for the same money. i guess i was thinking economically but not necessarily pertaining to this situation. didn't mean to confuse anyone.

 

My guess would be a 64 or 65 RB.

GD is right, may times these raw coins sell for less than value because a good eye can reasonably predict a grade and spot them. If the TPG can see past the scratch, it has a good shot at a nice grade.

As a seller, the best option is to get that into a PCGS 64 or 65 RB holder with a trueview, it will FLY off the shelf ( usually at a price MORE than it is worth,) I see it all the time.

 

It's a beautiful coin, it's very MP-like. Congrats!

If I can't clearly see the surface, all I can offer is a guess. Grading MS coins from small pictures is nearly impossible IMO. It's difficult enough to grade from pictures since they can be very deceptive, but when you get into the MS grade every little hit is important. My guess...at least MS-64 RB.

 

well if worn coins can find themselves in 64 holders whats wrog with a fingerprint as long as they dont give a 70 ill be ok. BTW i saw a 75 today should have saved u a pic i was laughing so hard hahahah