6 coins just back from CAC, guess which ones passed.

These 6 coins just came back from CAC, 4 passed and 2 didn't. Guess which ones flunked and why.

NGC AU50:


NGC AU58:


PCGS MS62


PCGS MS65:


PCGS MS63:


PCGS MS64:

 

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the pcgs ms65 saint gaudens for the color on the reverse. same for the other saint gaudens

 

The first coin looks more in the X45 range to me, and I'm not sure CAC liked the color on it. I think it failed.

I also think the Indian quarter eagle looks as if it might have an obverse planchet flaw around 10-11 o'clock on the obverse. That could result in a CAC failure to sticker.

Also, what is on the $10 Indian obverse cheek? There is a circular pattern, but I think it could be my eyes or coincidental. I think it is probably OK.

In any event, the Saints look fine to me as does the Peace Dollar.

 

The variation in color is normal and can be caused by varying content of trace metals in the gold alloy and a failure to have a perfectly homogenous alloy. Both of these factors can cause slight toning on gold coins, producing the patterns seen. I think both are attractive and look perfectly fine to me color wise.

 

I don't think that is a planchet flaw, just a contact mark. I can't say for sure though, as the coins are locked away in the SBD. As for the Indian $10, that is just a reed mark - I dropped a DE on the coin before it was slabbed.

Thanks for posting.

 

I've seen toning on gold coins before. In this case I figured that it might be a reason that CAC would fail them. Then again my definition of attractive toning is different than many others.

 

I'm thinking the first two coins failed. The first looks worse than au 50 and the second one is questionable however I am having a tough time determining the amount of wear on it.

 

The first is too rough for for CAC. The second didn't CAC either, I think.

 

I am going to say the 4 PCGS coins got stickers.

 

4 of the 6 passed.

 

Good results, which ones did not pass?

I'm saying 1 and 5.

 

I will give it a day or two yet.

 

I am going to guess the 1859 and the 1926 missed.

 

I'm gonna say the 1859 no too baggy and the 1913 $10 no as it's either more worn or weakly struck and has a few significant marks

 

What did CAC say?

 

The 1928 Saint and the Indian Quarter got the CAC sticker.

 

4 of them passed and got stickers. So you might want to pick another 2.

 

OK you got me

The 1926 Saint and the peace dollar got stickers too.

 

The 1859 & 1913 $10's did not CAC