RB or BN??

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  1. BlackberryPie

    BlackberryPie I like pie

    If I can get this in a 64BN PCGS holder I've been offered $200. Think it'll go BN or RB?

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  3. masterswimmer

    masterswimmer A Caretaker, can't take it with me

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  4. Insider

    Insider Talent on loan from...

    ICG uses "BR" (Brown-Red) on coins like that.

    Long, long ago, in a Galaxy far away copper was Red, Red-Brown, and Brown. If any trace of Red remained, it was Red Brown. So very easy to assign a description.

    RED/RED-BROWN----------------------------------------------------/BROWN.
     
  5. serdogthehound

    serdogthehound Well-Known Member

    I think Red Brown with a risk of "unc details questionable colour"
     
  6. CircCam

    CircCam Victory

    Could go either way but I would guess BN. And if you do get it in a 64BN holder, I recommend holding out for more than $200. That date is extremely difficult to find designated MS BN let alone with color.
     
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  7. tommyc03

    tommyc03 Senior Member

    I don't want to be a Kiljoy, but I'm not sure this will grab a 64. The obverse looks like it has scrapes across the hair, carbon spotting and something yucky between the ends of the wheat stalks at the bottom. Kind of taking a chance with the associated fees just to come back as less than what you expected or wanted. JMHO.
     
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  8. BlackberryPie

    BlackberryPie I like pie

    The yuck just needs an acetone bath to come off.
     
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  9. BlackberryPie

    BlackberryPie I like pie

    I didn't even bother to check the pop Reports. thank you!
     
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  10. Lehigh96

    Lehigh96 Toning Enthusiast

    RB for sure.
     
  11. alurid

    alurid Well-Known Member

    This coin can be bought for less than $20.00 on Ebay.
    PCGS MS64RD, 1953 1¢.
     
  12. robec

    robec Junior Member

    Too much original red. I think RB.
     
  13. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    I think the blue toning on the reverse shows scratches on the left side and there is a thin ink mark on RI in AMERICA. Personally, I wouldn't send it in for grading. You may get a Details grade on it.
     
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  14. Beefer518

    Beefer518 Well-Known Member

    I don't think it's ink. Could it be a retained struck thru thread or something? Just follows the topography too well IMO.

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  15. CircCam

    CircCam Victory

    Yes, in RD. There’s some very competitive registry collectors who pursue the BN designated coins which inflates the values. There’s only a handful of them graded at 64BN or above which creates the seemingly bonkers premiums.

    I think based on PCGS stating 5% or more original red would make the OP coin RB, but the 65BN plate coin for this date looks to have more than 5% too (though only one one side?), so who knows. Either way I would say a worthy gamble.

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  16. CircCam

    CircCam Victory

    Here is one I have graded 65BN also with more than 5% original red, looks RB to me, who knows how they decide...
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  17. Pickin and Grinin

    Pickin and Grinin Well-Known Member

    I am thinking it should go RB also... until you look at the last two examples.
     
  18. CamaroDMD

    CamaroDMD [Insert Clever Title] Supporter

    I'm thinking RB on this one.
     
  19. BlackberryPie

    BlackberryPie I like pie

    This coin isn't RD. Big difference.
     
  20. CamaroDMD

    CamaroDMD [Insert Clever Title] Supporter

    Coins with attractive toning that get into straight graded slabs and sell for big money.
     
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  21. BlackberryPie

    BlackberryPie I like pie

    I'm hoping this gets into a BN slab at 65 or higher too.
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