Maybe a stupid question here, but I was thinking about sending one of my Lincoln commemorative proof coins to pcgs. So I have 2 questions............. 1. As far as sustained value, will my coin be worth slightly less with it out of the casing and not with the standard box? 2. Is there any way for me to guesstimate what coin to send to pcgs. Any articles/books that say what little things to look for so I don't send a complete dud that I think looks cool and shiny. I have 10 of these coins and I was hoping to at least spot which ones I don't want to send. Oh, and is this book any good for these things? N.C.I. Grading Guide A step-by-step approach to the grading of uncirculated and proof
Being another non-expert on grading especially proofs, maintain it for now, as long as the coin is not damaged it would not receive a lower grade today 20 years from now...until you know exactly what you are doing and what to expect leave it the the experts who know otherwise you would likely loose money..I am staying away from it too
I think no question is stupid except the one not asked , to your question coins usually do better in there original Gov. packing . Store it right and like Goldstone said it will still be fine when you decide what you really want to do . rzage
With few exceptions, the Lincoln proof commems are going to come back 95% PF-69, and 5% PF-70 (roughly). It's a crapshoot from there, to be quite honest. I don't think the book you mentioned will help you differentiate between a PF-69 and PF-70 for that particular coin.
