{"id":115,"date":"2025-01-29T02:54:33","date_gmt":"2025-01-29T02:54:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bmcoins.com\/blog\/?p=115"},"modified":"2025-01-29T03:18:15","modified_gmt":"2025-01-29T03:18:15","slug":"first-pcgs-sub-of-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bmcoins.com\/blog\/2025\/01\/29\/first-pcgs-sub-of-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"First PCGS Sub of 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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I thought it would be fun to share my first PCGS submission results for 2025. This was a submission I did at the Whitman Coin Expo in Baltimore back in mid November 2024. The coins in this sub were ones I accumulated from coin stores and coin shows I went to in October-November. Each coin has a TrueView if you want to look at it, just search the cert!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This is a funny one… a really nice 1834 Classic Head Half Cent that was originally graded AU58 by ANACS… now, a PCGS MS63 BN. The coin has beautiful chocolate-brown surfaces and rich original luster. I spotted this coin in a dealers case at the Baltimore Whitman Expo and when I asked to see it my first thought was how grossly under-graded it was. This coin is stupid nice and will be going to CAC sticking, fingers crossed!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Next up is one of my Eisenhower Dollar pocket pieces I worked on for about 4 months. Originally, this coin was your common uncirculated silver IKE dollar you can get for $10 at coin shops. I plan on trying this one at CAC sticking for fun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I’ve also been testing my grading skills recently with Walking Liberty Halves. This was one I purchased at a coin store here in Arizona. It graded exactly how I thought it would, MS65. It also will be going to CAC stickering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Here is a nicely toned Morgan I graded. The toning reminds me of fruity pebbles cereal, with lots of color in hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Two Seated Liberty Dimes I graded. I love US type coins with this look. Both of these will be going to CAC stickering. Depending if they sticker or not, I might keep one (or both) of them for my personal set. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This Mercury Dime is one of the two details coins I got. I knew it was a gamble, but I took the risk. The color is really nice on this one. Oh well… you can’t win them all!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A nice 81-S Morgan that graded MS65. I really thought this would get 65+ to 66. It’s nice in hand with aqua-blue and green toning, very little hits, and the cheek is mostly clean. I’m still happy with MS65 grade though. I will be sending this one to CAC stickering, as it looks nice for a 65. The TrueView could have been better and it doesn’t show the color well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And a very crusty and original 1847 Half Dime. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Here was one that graded better than I had estimated it to be. I purchased this 1921 Peace Dollar at the Seattle PNNA coin show back in early October 2024. It was marked AU55 on the flip, which I thought was VERY conservative. I put this coin at worst case an AU58, and best case a MS62 — getting an MS63 was a nice surprise and makes up for the two details grades I got in this submission. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Two fun early US coins… the 1806 quarter was one I picked up at the Baltimore Whitman Expo. I graded it poor 1 and I’m happy to see PCGS agrees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The half cent was one I picked up at our small monthly show here in Arizona. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Kind of bummed about this one… This 1881-S Morgan graded MS62. I was hoping for at least a Proof-like (PL) grade, because the surfaces are really mirrorish. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Some more fun US type coins… an 1867 No Rays Shield Nickel that graded XF45 — and a better date first year 1892-O Barber Quarter that graded AU53. Both will be going to CAC stickering. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Two nice and crusty VF Seated coins… Both will be going to CAC stickering, and I really hope the 1874-S quarter gets a green bean — I need a 73-74 arrows quarter type for my registry set.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Here’s the other one that graded details. VF cleaned. I am somewhat puzzled by this one, I thought it looked original to me. This was the first ever Hawaiian coin I’ve graded. Oh well…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overall, I would say I had a pretty good submission. 16 straight graded and 2 received details grades. Each submission I do is a learning experience and I have fun with them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most of these will be going to CAC sticking before they will be for sale, so stay tuned!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Branden Morecraft<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Professional Numismatist<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BM Coins & Collectibles LLC<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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