According to PCGS, when submitted for regrade (vs. reconsideration) they crack the coins out themselves before the graders see them....
In my personal experience, it's rare but does happen. Of all the coins I've submitted for regrading, I've had ~5 come back with a +. These are...
I've got a similar Morgan which appears PL; however, there's a small area under the eagle's wing which doesn't have the mirror surface. Due to...
ETA on reveal for this one?
MS64+PL
I think a lot of the marks we're seeing are on the holder and not the coin. Looks pretty well struck with minimal bag marks. And I too think it...
Take a closer look at the TRUST on the obverse, paying close attention to the serif on the letter U. If you happen to have the DDO variety,...
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Any other guesses? Reveal coming shortly..
https://www.pcgs.com/news/which-kennedy-half-dollars-where-not-issued-for-circulation
MS64. If it's a newer holder, could be 64+. Some of the contact marks on the cheek and in front of her face would keep it from 65, I think.
Howdy folks! Added this one to my collection; only my second ever CC dollar. My other one is NGC graded and still housed in its original GSA...
My vote MS66+, no FS
I'm a big fan of slabbed coins and am pretty active in the PCGS Set Registry. Even I will suggest not slabbing generic bullion. Of course, there...
Two new additions to my Franklin set, both MS65FBL [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Whoa, very cool one! I think this could be MS66 Rusted die or die break or something happening on the reverse, above STATES, OF, and the eagle's...
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Very nice one! I wonder if PCGS would give it an extra .5 if it were graded today. Great catch on the RPM.
And looks like my only 1930, though quite a lovely one at MS63FH [ATTACH] @robec, I love your images! Any thread on your photography...
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