1959 Deep Cameo Proof penny

Discussion in 'Coin Chat' started by Salvador Villalobos, Dec 22, 2020.

  1. Salvador Villalobos

    Salvador Villalobos Active Member

    is this coin worth grading?
    i need your expert opinion . thanks!
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  3. SensibleSal66

    SensibleSal66 U.S Casual Collector / Error Collector

    No. JMO . Even if it got a 65 , you would break even with costs involved in grading it .
     
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  4. Paul M.

    Paul M. Well-Known Member

    There are totally valid reasons to get a coin certified that have nothing to do with money, like, maybe your grandpa gave it to you or something. If your reasoning is along these lines, just stop reading now and send it in.

    If your goal is to get it in a holder and not be buried in it, I also have to advise you not to do it.

    Your photos are all at least a little overexposed, and some are pretty blurry. Based on the images in front of me, I'd have trouble even giving this coin a CAM, much less DCAM. If you got a CAM, you'd need and absurdly high grade for it to be monetarily worthwhile. And, like @SensibleSal66 said, even if you got the DCAM (and, I think that's a pretty gigantic "if"), you need a 65 RD or 66 RD in order to break even.

    The images aren't really gradable to the point where I can, in good conscience, give it a specific grade above 64. If you don't end up with at least a CAM, that means you're going to be paying at least $22 + shipping both ways on an economy sub for them to tell you it's a ~$15 coin.

    So, no, I wouldn't do it based on those photos.
     
  5. Robert Ransom

    Robert Ransom Well-Known Member

    I think most would agree with @Paul M. Very concise and accurate explanation IMO.
     
  6. Conder101

    Conder101 Numismatist

    Doesn't appear to be a DCAM and it also looks to be impaired. Not worth grading.
     
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  7. Santinidollar

    Santinidollar Supporter! Supporter

    +1
     
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  8. Salvador Villalobos

    Salvador Villalobos Active Member

  9. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    Not worth grading. You'd never get your costs back. The reason have already been explained. Welcome to CT.
     
  10. Spark1951

    Spark1951 Accomplishment, not Activity

    First thought, impaired proof. No longer in protective packaging and showing slight wear/luster breaks on bust and reverse with scratches/scuffs.

    I totally agree with @Paul M. ...imo...Spark
     
  11. Mr.Q

    Mr.Q Well-Known Member

    Sorry the answer is not positive but thanks for the post. Happy holidays
     
  12. Mountain Man

    Mountain Man Well-Known Member

    @Paul M. summed it up better than I could. Maybe "self slab" it so it retains it's appearance.
     
  13. desertgem

    desertgem Senior Errer Collecktor Supporter

    I am not sure it is a proof, the edge of the rim appears chamfered, not a right angled edge. Jim
     
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  14. Cheech9712

    Cheech9712 Every thing is a guess

    Yeah. Think not a proof
     
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