Would you crack these two PCGS MS61 rattles..

Mostly, yes!

 

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Very possible compared to today's grading standard.

 

Cool. I was a little worried, as I like this grading company a lot. While I'm not a huge fan of some of their latest label/marketing efforts on bullion, I do understand it from a business perspective.

 

It was a "grading" company that is now pushing up dandelions in some forlorn potters field of ignominy.

 

If they went to CAC and only got a green, you would lose. Some bidders would bid them up hoping for a gold bean, but seeing a green wouldn't bother at all.

As for gold beans, I have never gotten one. Seems the coin needs to be an A+ in the next grade up to be considered for the gold. A few I thought were gold bean locks came back with no bean at all. Usually due to an issue that resulted in a "silent net grade" ie a light cleaning, or a little too much rub on a UNC coin.

 

I will shamelessly plug a great group that will boost you to the front of the CAC waiting list for those of you who were asking about joining.

The Liberty Seated Collectors Club has a deal with them for this year for new members to join CAC.

http://www.lsccweb.org/CAC.shtml