PCGS unboxing of proof cameo coins, and Morgan dollars. V nickel

PCGS unboxing of some cameo proof coins as well as other recent pickups. Also, grading Morgan dollars, and a Columbian commemorative.

[@scottrodriguez2643]

LOVE YOUR VOICE, YOU WERE MADE FOR KZbin. KEEP IT UP

[@silvercoins]

They are beautiful !!!

[@Dr.G]

SILVER COINS & Дмитрий Васильев thanks for the comment.

[@LarryStendebach]

Congrats on great results! Always look forward to your videos.

[@Dr.G]

Thanks buddy, good to hear from you.

[@coinguy2775]

Gave you a shout out above ;) Same question to you.

[@MorrowSind]

That V-nickel reminds me of the Josh Tatem story. When a kid named Josh first caught notice of the V-nickel design in 1883, and saw they were about the size of a gold 5-dollar piece, he electroplated these coins in brass and changed them in. The "cents" got added to the nickel design later, after the con took place. That's where the phrase, "You're Joshing me," came from. You might already know the story. Just thought, I'd share. Beautiful coin for sure. :)

[@coloradocoinhunter6475]

I keep re-watching your videos bro man absolutely love them

[@Dr.G]

Hahah, I'm working on the next one right now. LOL Little by little. thanks bud

[@coloradocoinhunter6475]

@@Dr.G Of course bro 👊💪👊💪 👊

[@shepirate4651]

I do the same with my note pad in hand for notes haha :)

[@tomfeldbruegge8744]

Love your enthusiasm!

[@Dr.G]

Thanks Tom, I'm really enjoying coin collecting. It's a great hobby, and for an amateur like me, every new discovery is exciting. I appreciate the kind words.

[@TomokosEnterprize]

Any time I see a post from you, new or old is getting a big blue star. Always a pleasure to hear my old friends voice again. Oh yea, , , Love the coins eh, LOL. Hope to see you soon bud.

[@shepirate4651]

Awe your dad is too sweet! He's still giving his son surprises :)

[@Dr.G]

Hahah. Yeah. it's nice.

[@FrankyRedEyes]

Found you feb 2018. Glad I did. That's a heck of a set of 1962's! Your channel is great fun. Pls continue to do what you do.

[@Dr.G]

Thanks Dave. I'm a little behind in videos, but more to come for sure. Thanks for the comments.

[@GG-wm6kl]

Great video once again! I think I'm not the only person to think you should make more videos often!

[@Dr.G]

Ha... You're very kind. Love your profile picture. BTW

[@snowmolecule]

Great video ! Fun to watch and learn. Love to guess the grade. Thanks for doing these !

[@Dr.G]

Thanks for the comment, I'm glad you enjoyed them. :)

[@aliiljah8224]

You are just like me. I am just starting out and I need to get a Morgan. But, I am waiting until I can get a real nice one.. I live at the Great Are in PA and Winter is my favorite season but we are not getting any winter any more. When you mentioned Alaska and 49 below I got a smile on my face. I subscribed, I know this is five years old but I thought I would write anyway. Alicia

[@vaultkeeper9276]

Stunning cameo pieces! You said it regarding the premiums and I mentioned it your previous vid - Im a sucker for them.... glad to see you back.

[@Dr.G]

Boy, those cameos are sucking me in for sure. I'm going to be eating rice and beans pretty soon, and living in my car. Those babies are expensive. lol Thanks for the comment.

[@hdj81Vlimited]

@@Dr.G What is a Cameo?

[@Dr.G]

@@hdj81Vlimited Cameo is an effect on certain coins that makes it appear that the portrait is more frosty looking against the the flat (background) part of the coin. That is a simplified explanation. It's a bit more complicated. :)

[@Perromedic0]

Very nice ! Love those Morgans ...

[@bingobrianproductions4318]

Love the balboa set and love the tokens !

[@Beachbumartist]

Wonderful coins man. Love those Morgan's and the Libertad's. Beautiful Balboa's as I have a couple of those as well.

[@Dr.G]

Thanks buddy, those Balboas were crazy cheap. I paid 20.50 for that set, in the holder, free shipping. Love it.

[@TomokosEnterprize]

Great tour through a few of your pieces. When you are here you can give me some kind of idea about my Mexican pieces I have picked up since you were last here.

[@capamerica2427]

Really enjoy the videos!!! Keep it up!!

[@JASN-oj5qu]

Nice additions. a good book on proofs is "Cameo and Brilliant Proof Coinage of The 1950 to 1970 Era" by Rick Tomaska.

[@Dr.G]

Yeah, I just got it. I have already read his Franklin half book. He seems to be the Guru on cameo Franklin's. Lots of great info. Thanks for pointing it out though, I appreciate it.

[@arctictimberwolf]

WOW, they don't make Food Stamps like that Anymore, LoL Now those are Cool^!!^ Thanks for sharing that little bit of history with the people! Merry Christmas!

[@Dr.G]

Thanks for watching. Merry Christmas to you as well.

[@johnmrebic]

This is a great video, please keep hunting and submitting! We subscribed.

[@Dr.G]

Thanks, I have coins ready to shoot more videos, just haven't had the time. Soon. :)

[@oneprophetictouchministry2098]

Nice coins Dr G.

[@phankins11]

LOVE THIS! Great channel!

[@Dr.G]

Thanks for watching PJ, appreciate it.

[@phankins11]

It was a pleasure, and FWIW that 1850 should have gotten cameo! LOL...actually from what I've heard the obverse and reverse both have to exhibit the cameo and if even 1 letter is off...then the cameo will not be given. I have no experience tho submitting for cameo...so you did the learning for me :) This channel is a fantastic idea tho and your format is just superb. The Flag waving with the founding fathers' words...just big thumbs up...kudos

[@Dr.G]

PJ, Right back at you with your national anthem music box. Loved it.

[@dalecain1158]

Another great video Dr. G. I always look forward to seeing what you have. I have a Columbian Exposition coin also. I haven’t sent it in yet to be graded but it is close to the one you have.

[@Dr.G]

I almost bought another one this last week at the coin show but just didn't want to spend the money. It's hard to get a nicely toned example of that coin. Most are pretty grey looking. I love the design, but it will take a while and a few bucks to get a real nice one. Good luck with your example, such a great reverse as well.

[@JoseTorres-zf1ow]

Hi 👋 I’m proud of you, you are the most lucky 🍀 guy that I see gets the most greatest coins around. Keep the good work and let me know soon how you do it. I never sent coins for grading so I may going to need your help soon 🤣 I’m happy for you honesty, I love your videos.. take care.. JLT

[@Dr.G]

Thanks Jose, I'm glad you like them. I'll be glad to give any advise I can when the time comes. Be well my friend.

[@johnhartley5217]

Some great coins. If you like early commemoratives, I got a 1937 Roanoke today and posted a video on it. Recently got a Panama Pacific Exposition. Video posted a couple of weeks ago. MikeGPO sent me to your channel. We were talking about his coin stand.

[@davidbennett8636]

As always what a great video and learning experience, because even the best will learn something new everyday. And wow what a nice Dad give you a gold nugget it looks like 6-8 grams? cool:-) lol 🤓⭐👍

[@Dr.G]

LOL, my dad loves nuggets. You're right Dave, if there's nothing else to learn, you may as well hang up your hat. :) Thanks for the comment.

[@dalecain1158]

I agree with you on the 1950 half dollar was a cameo! I couldn’t believe they graded it as not one!

[@Dr.G]

That was a close one Dale, I guess you can't win them all. :)

[@dalecain1158]

Dr. G I still think you should resubmit it again. Thanks you for replying!

[@appleuser7146]

Dr. G he already did and got a 65 again.

[@bilclements1963]

I love your videos dr g i would enjoy a video on your background learning how you came up to be able to do what you do

[@Dr.G]

Hey thanks Bil. I have mentioned a bit in the comments regarding how I got started in numismatics. Pretty much by accident. I love history and metal fabrication. So coins are a perfect fit. I'm still enjoying the learning process and I fear that if I learn too much too fast that I will become bored with numismatics and move on to another hobby. I'm happy to know that there are so many different aspects of numismatics; It's impossible to know everything. There's always something new to learn. An it's also fun to relearn stuff you have already forgotten. LOL. Much of my education came from earning a finance degree and a DDS degree from California schools. But I am still an amateur where numismatics are concerned Bil, and I like it that way. 😊Thanks again for the comment.

[@bilclements1963]

So cool @@Dr.G thank you for sharing a little i can not believe your only at 8900 so i liked ever one trying to get them videos trending love the content i watched every video i learned alot already from you keep on keeping on buddy looking forward to new ones in the future!!!

[@kellymcgill8207]

Nice! I have never been good at determining what the grading companies will and won't do with Cameo designation.

[@Dr.G]

It's a pretty tough call. So many shades of cameo, difficult to draw the line.

[@jakematula4119]

These are beautiful coins. Very nice grades, congrats

[@Dr.G]

Thanks Quick Silver. Appreciate it. :)

[@appleuser7146]

Dr. G believe it or not I went to a pawn shop and got a 1951 Benjamin Franklin proof cam-dcam half for 12 dollar. Nice rainbow Toning and great condition.

[@AndrejBk]

very nice V nickel

[@lukerichcoins]

Wow, amazing coins!

[@Dr.G]

LUKERICH Coins thanks for the comment

[@Perromedic0]

Didnt know about those OPA tokens . 😊I learned something new . Thanks man!

[@Dr.G]

Yeah, isn't that cool? I Had to look those up. I remember hearing old time radio programs referring to those "points", but never knew what that meant. Thanks for the comment.

[@Perromedic0]

Dr. GGuess my grandparents dealt with it They married May 10 1941...

[@Dr.G]

I'm sure they knew all about them. :)

[@backstageguitartech6161]

Great Video Thank You

[@Dr.G]

Thanks my friend.👍👍

[@BigLorry]

Those first four were spectacular. I was worried about the 1950 Franklin too - grade was a bit higher than I guessed but I wasn't altogether surprised when it turned out not to be Cameo. Ach, can't win 'em all, eh? I've just decided to send three silver dollars off to PCGS myself (through a registered dealer in London) - a couple of Peace dollars and a Morgan. Should have them back in a few weeks so fingers crossed! LOL

[@Dr.G]

Wow, GREAT.... Glad to hear you'll be sending a few in. If I can help you in any way over here with that let me know. You're going to laugh when you see that 1950 Franklin again in my next video, I have plans....:)

[@gemmaleftwich5799]

I have a few sets of 1962 proof sets that are beautiful and cameo - like..

[@Dr.G]

Awesome Gemma. Anything cameo… is fun.

[@chazblue4454]

that's a nice little stand you have , for showing your coins take care

[@Dr.G]

Chaz Blue thanks Chaz. I cobbled it together from some scrap window trim.

[@torsheim8412]

Amazing video as allways :)

[@Dr.G]

Torsheim I appreciate it, Glad you liked it.

[@dannyharkin8149]

WOW, THAT 1962 NICKEL ALONE IS WORTH $100 ACCORDING TO THE PCGS PRICE GUIDE. What a score!

[@Dr.G]

Thanks Danny. I love that thing. LOL

[@richardgraves3053]

Real nice video Dr g like the nugget

[@Dr.G]

Hahah, yeah, that was a great surprise. I'll take that any day. Thanks for the comment.

[@bill4572]

That is the best v nickel I seen on a video

[@Dr.G]

Thanks for all the comments Bill. My notification system was not working and I just now see your comments. Thanks for watching.

[@goldenbanjo197]

Very nice! I love the v nickel. Man I have been looking for pre 64 silver for over a year in rolls of quarters. Seems like whoever rolls up the quarters picks them out or they are just not in circulation anymore. I guess I will just have to buy some. :) thanks for sharing!

[@Dr.G]

Golden Banjer Yeah, I guess coin roll hunting for quarters is very difficult. They are so well used people spot them and pull them out pretty quick. Thanks for watching buddy.

[@ryanlussier5373]

My grandfather who serviced WW2 saved a handful of OPA 'pennies' in his little pouch. He kept it until he handed them down to my mother. After he passed away, my mother has been holding on to them for a long time, and soon she will be handing them down to me. Some have the MM on them, but most are regular OPAs.

[@Dr.G]

Awesome Ryan, You should be very proud of your grandfather serving in WW2. Be sure and hold on to whatever photos,and mementos your mom has of his time in the war. Very cool. Thanks for watching.

[@ryanlussier5373]

Dr. G I will. And you're welcome :)

[@thegrenadier1277]

Great results! Sadly, cameos don't seem to appear inside flea market junk bins very often, lol

[@Dr.G]

Yeah, I've read that it wasn't too long ago that cameo coins were not that highly sought after. Not sure about the junk bins though, LOL Thanks for the comment.

[@WillBeecher]

I am surprised the PR68 Quarter is only worth $36? :( Nickel is worth $90 for the "D"CAM Low POP 167... The Reverse of Columbus coin was beautiful, front not so much. I am surprised those are not worth more but they were not used in circulation. I am searched for one to buy now.

[@boblindstrom3479]

Hint: When you see "cartwheel" effect on the coin it is NOT cameo. Your 1950 has an obvious cartwheel effect when rotated.

[@coinguy2775]

Man I love your videos!! I always get excited when I see you or Larry Stendebach post a new video! Do you know of anyone else that posts videos like yours? Thanks!

[@LarryStendebach]

Thanks buddy! I too love the format that Dr. G has ...I may have to adopt it :)

[@Dr.G]

I'm glad you enjoy the videos, I have a lot of fun making them. (I really love the coins) :) As far as I know Larry is the only other person who does videos like this. He is a very knowledgeable guy and has some beautiful coins. I enjoy his videos as well. Thanks for the comment.

[@LarryStendebach]

Others to check out: Numistacker and CoinWeek

[@meteoman7958]

Larry & Coin Guy. me three.

[@allandinegar4893]

BlueRidgeSilverHound I enjoy also.

[@bill4572]

Here is a good tip you need a glass lens mangifer it will have a blackest shiney look

[@allandinegar4893]

Doc, on your Morgan 1882-S it looks like there's something up, possibly, with the 2 in the date. I looked up that year and date of Morgan's, and, apparently, there are a few known doubling of the date, and what numbers in the date, that shows doubling, varies. It might be interesting to look at the date on your 1882-S Morgan(And when you can, look up all your Morgan's), and maybe there might be something going on there, and there may be nothing going on, but when I was looking at your 1882-S Morgan, it looked like the 2 was small in comparison with the other numbers in the date.The Book I pulled out and References was:"The Comprehensive Catalog And Encyclopedia of Morgan And Peace Dollars." Its the Fourth Edition, and the Authors are, Leroy C. Van Allen & A. George Mallis.You may have this book already, but if you don't, I highly recommend it. It's got the info and photos concerning errors, Vam's, and many oddities, which are interesting, to say the least! When you begin to identify the different Errors etc, you can submit those Morgan's' and, ultimately, make more money when you submit those coins, and receive the Type's on the Holders.

[@Dr.G]

Thanks Allan, I'll have a look at the 2 in the 1882. And no, I don't have that Morgan book. I'll check that out as well. :)

[@louwhite4036]

uh, thanks Dad!

[@thedudeabides5847]

Nice coins

[@Dr.G]

Thanks my friend. 👍

[@goldsilverman]

my grandpa must have spent all his tokens!

[@Dr.G]

Hahah, things were tough back then. :)

[@michael61985]

That 1950 franklin is a cameo

[@charlesdavis7461]

I also liked the ship on the 1892. Where do you search?

[@Dr.G]

for coins?

[@chazblue4454]

Hi Dr.G just watched your came-back video from 2 Mo's ago. Nice coins. To me being a novice the back of the 1950 half sure looked cameo. Perhaps both sides are required. Do you have the Rate Coin Market Report magazine ? says that Benji is worth 550

[@Dr.G]

Chaz Blue yeah Chaz I'm learning a lot about cameos. (Painful as it may be). Lol. Both sides do need to be full cameo for PCGS to designate as such. It's definitely subjective though. It just depends on where you draw the line. It seems each company has their own line. The problem I have is when they move their own line without any warning 😊 I will check into that PCGS pricing magazine you mentioned. Thanks for the tip.

[@allandinegar4893]

The 1950 Franklin looks CAM to me me too! I would resubmit it. You could try NGC. I’m really surprised you didn’t come out CAM. Good luck if you do resubmit!

[@Dr.G]

No go, Allan. Second time PCGS sent it back 65 no cam as well. Looks cam to me though. :)

[@allandinegar4893]

Dr. G Wow, bummer! I know sometimes the cameo affect is not strong enough. I know they have rules about that and, rules with the ways of determining a DMPL. You did good on the other coins,so keep on trucking! ;)

[@Dr.G]

Hahahaha, Thanks Allan, will do buddy. :)

[@Car1Sagan]

I bet if you crack the NGC nickle out and resubmit to PCGS, you will get the next higher grade.

[@gArroyo1099]

Dr.G I hope your doing well my friend I really miss your videos

[@Dr.G]

Thanks bud. I’m good just busy. More to come. Lol

[@gemcitygeek8495]

I think your newer proofs are getting better scores because of their cleaner strikes. More older coins were picked over through the years and graded where sets from the 60's and later were only seen as a more solid investment in recent years. If you look at PCGS and NGC grading vids they both factor in strike to proof coins. Plus, I think more newer proof sets benefited from. Better packaging and processing standards from the mint. 🤗

[@Dr.G]

I think you're right. They also consider how many of a certain coin exists. If many exist the grades go up. After 1950 each subsequent years production was increased. in 1950 57,500 sets were produced, in 1962 3.2 million sets were produced. When the graders know a coin's value will significantly increase with each point they are are much more hesitant to bump it up. Thanks for the comment.

[@winston8872]

Thank you for posting videos I learn a lot from them and as a collector myself if find them very insightful.

[@Dr.G]

Thanks Dave. I appreciate the kind words. 👍

[@bill4572]

The nickel looks much blacker then the rest it got a deep cameo

[@Moondoggy]

I can only comment on the Franklins since that is my forte but I think by your vid they were a bit generous on the cameo Franklin and I agree that he 1950 was NOT a cameo. PF 65 for a 1950 Franklin is still a nice Franklin though.

[@Dr.G]

Yeah, Moon Doggy cameo contrast is just another subjective aspect to an already highly subjective operation we call coin grading. Obviously there is contrast on these coins, but the "degree" of contrast is actually what we are debating. Unfortunately the current system of grading has only two degrees of contrast, "Cameo, and Deep Cameo", Grading companies will not put "any" notation of cameo on the label unless the coin achieves a "minimum" level of contrast. To make it even worse, remember that there are two sides of every coin with possibly two different levels of cameo. To be really accurate they should have a 'one to ten' cameo contrast grade along with the overall grade, but in actuality there is very little information on the grading label to tell a person exactly what he's looking at regarding the enclosed coin. I have observed a lot in the short time I've been enjoying this hobby, and one very clear observation I’ve made is that people seem to be spending a lot of time debating the grades of an enormously subjective grading system. I would prefer going back to a "it's a nice coin... or, it's a super nice coin", eg. Gem and Superb Gem system of grading. And letting the people decide for themselves if they like the coin or not, let them do their own research on the characteristics of each series and they can decide what aspect of that coin they value most. And not letting the grading companies decide what aspect of a coin should have more weight. (I'm speaking mainly of Proof and mint state coins here) Nowadays it seems the actual coin is of secondary importance to the number on the label. And people are building giant registry sets of “numbed labels”. “Who cares what the coin looks like as long as it has the grade that gets me more registry points”; Seems to be the current mantra. Thanks for the comment.

[@ethanglass4465]

Just found your channel!

[@Dr.G]

Thanks Ethan, you have some great stuff as well.

[@jmy7622]

look at luster for ms in older coins

[@tumerapengjagad4113]

can you make tutorial detail for sending to PCGS those coins, after signing the PCGS Through internet, So we send to PCGS addres or we pay the signing or what steps after those signing??

[@Dr.G]

anugrah bca333777999yz I might do that sometime. It can get complicated. There are many options available on the submission form that are not explained in detail. Thanks for the comment.

[@GDSavingThePast]

We need the DR. back in the house doing more videos. GD

[@Dr.G]

Oh man, you make me feel guilty bro. I'm working on it as fast as this miserably hot weather here in Cali will permit. 105 at my place today, and I have lots to do. LOL. I'll be back, my man, have no fear. Thanks for checking up on me. 👍👍

[@GDSavingThePast]

@@Dr.G It had been warm in Colorado as well until several days ago but not 105. No pressure but looking forward to when you find time to add some more videos. GD

[@jay-rus4437]

Really enjoy your vids.....but I want to ask if it would be out of line for you to share what you paid for each coin as you review it. It would be super helpful for some of us learning so we have some type of baseline to go off of

[@Dr.G]

Justin, that would be pretty hit and miss. Some coins I inherited, some I got as part of a group. I do say sometimes what I pay for coins if I think its helpful in any way. I don't buy coins for investment or profit. So what I pay is usually not very important even to others. Everyone generally just wants to know what it's worth in the open market.

[@shepirate4651]

So what exactly is "cameo"? Does that mean the mirror reflection on the coin?

[@Dr.G]

Cameo really means a difference in color. Like a cameo Broach which will usually be a carved bust of a woman out of a white stone material placed on a black background. The contrasting colors is what actually make it a "Cameo". So coin guys have taken that and used it to describe coins that the mint has manufactured with contrasting finishes (brightness) between the devices (raised portions) and the field (the flat portions). And of course there are infinitely varying degrees of contrast. That is where the argument comes in. How much contrast do you need to actually note the effect on the label? It's very subjective. Hence the arguments. LOL Thanks for the comment girl. :)

[@shepirate4651]

@@Dr.G You explained that very well! I get it now and it totally makes sense, thanks! :)

[@offimatrix4897]

Grats on coins

[@Dr.G]

Thanks a lot. Loved your Sunset in Sheffield. :) The sound is great also.

[@offimatrix4897]

Thank you :)

[@gArroyo1099]

Dr.G I hope you and your family are doing well haven’t heard from you in a while GodBless

[@Dr.G]

Been kind of under the weather for the past few months but hopefully getting back on the track soon. Thanks for the check up. 👍

[@gArroyo1099]

@@Dr.G I hope you get to feeling better my friend and I’ll check up on you soon get some rest and get well soon God Bless you

[@AhmedSabry-wd2ms]

How much does it cost to grade a coin?

[@JTyler-je3fb]

It's a ton easier getting high grades on coins that aren't key dates and a high grade doesn't move the value up it down. You would have better luck winning the lottery than getting a top pop grade on a key date. Don't waste your money grading coins man. Unless it's a key date error and the condition wouldn't hurt the value

[@Dr.G]

I'm with you bud. I've moved away from grading. Just buying cool coins now. Thanks for the comment.

[@monicaflynn6870]

I have the first V nickel without the word cent on it

[@Dr.G]

Cool Monica, those were only made in the first half of the first year.

[@madbluntz42069]

Love the videos ,I started collecting a couple years ago and haven't sent any in to pcgs yet ,but mainly focus on raw barber halfs at the moment ,I've been building a s mintmark series ,,also collect barber dimes ,wheats ,v nickels ,seated liberty halfs/ and dimes as well as braided hair large cents ,but love any proof coins I can get ,,thanks again for the info

[@Dr.G]

Very cool Ryan. Sounds like you've got a great collection. I would love to see it. Make a small video. :)

[@JonathanSmith-vc5eg]

Get Rick Tomaskas book on cameos

[@Dr.G]

Yeah, Jonathan. I did pick that up recently. Good info. Thanks

[@cotescoins9614]

When u become older what will you do with all your coins? Pass them down? Or sell them all for a bunch of money?

[@Dr.G]

I'm already old bud, so I guess I'll just pass them down. LOL Thanks for watching. :)

[@cotescoins9614]

Dr. G no thanks for the content and ur amazing coin reviews I have seen some of these coins before!

[@ss-mp8zu]

When is the next video coming out ? Waiting for a long time

[@Dr.G]

Me too 😂. Working on it bud 👍

[@Dr.G]

Me too 😂. Working on it bud 👍

[@michael61985]

That 1950 proof Franklin is a Cameo

[@Dr.G]

👍👍Right on John. 😊

[@jamesbcrawford2828]

how much is it to have a proof set graded?

[@Dr.G]

A average full proof set is a little over $100 to grade. If there is a high priced half the price goes up a few bucks. Many of my common date proof coins are not really worth the cost of grading, but I consider the expense as part of the price of learning. And it's also a lot of fun. Thanks for the comment.

[@ep61611]

I've always suspected that top grading services as PCGS and NGC use a different grading standard on some coins over others. Coins bearing their certification are commonly traded sight-unseen by collectors who buy and sell the slabbed holders because they trust the grade. A low mintage specimen with a low population will see its value remain high while lesser specimens will fluctuate more often. Increasing the population on these coins reduces the rarity factor, which lessens the value. Thus, I believe they have to protect the integrity of certain pieces to keep the demand high and, subsequently, the demand for their services remains high. And this is why so many people are disappointed with the grades they receive when they expect higher. This is just a suspicion I have, so if anyone disagrees don't rake me over the coals - we're all entitled to our opinions.

[@Dr.G]

I think you are absolutely right my friend. I don't like it but that is what they are doing. They need to disregard the pop charts, and grade each coin on its own. Thanks for the great comment.

[@ep61611]

@@Dr.G - I think it would be interesting to set up a sting operation and catch them in the act. Showing bias to maintain the integrity of certain coins is a fraud, it hurts the entire industry, and it cheats a lot of collectors.

[@TheAvenstar]

I think that PCGS protects their top dealers by giving sub-standard grades on coins submitted by strangers. That's a serious charge, but I've seen these disparities in grading too often! And I've seen too many PCGS MS70's that did NOT merit a top grade! Sooner or later a very large crash will be heard when the truth come out.

[@ep61611]

@@TheAvenstar - Perhaps the issue could be fixed if there was an independent receiving service at the beginning of the loop. They would assign random submission numbers that PCGS would have no access to and thus they would have no choice but to assign accurate grades. PCGS would then encapsulate the coins where they would be sent back to the receiver and shipped to the owners. Another possible way to expose them might be to submit a high-grade coin directly to PCGS and after receiving a mediocre evaluation, re-submit it through one of their preferred dealers and see if it gets upgraded.

[@TheAvenstar]

@@ep61611 That sounds viable ...except that wherever people are involved, some sort of corruption is possible. I do not mean to say that all people are terrible and no one can be trusted. BUT I do think that statement is true SOME of the time. In other words, no one can be trusted ALL the time. -- and this is how the problems creep in. My idea is for a computer program to take over. THAT CAN be done. And if it was tried before and failed, it should be tried again. Right now I am running a personal experiment. I bought a 1991 MS70 ASE graded MS70 by ANACS. This week I submit it to PCGS for crossover. If it comes back NOT crossed, my worst suspicions will be confirmed. Why? Because this coin is absolutely flawless! It has been graded by several dealers and myself as a perfect 70, and even under 60X magnification there is no visible flaw. In fact, the dealer who sold it to me for $550. wrote that this coin should be in the Smithsonian -- it is that perfect! By PCGS's standards this is a $3,500. coin in MS70. So, we'll see whether or not PCGS has the right stuff to give this coin the top grade it deserves even though it is being submitted by a nobody! And worse than that, in an ANACS holder! Typically, PCGS demonstrates nothing but scorn and a downgrade for any coin in an ANACS holder. Let me know if you want to know what happens -- and I hope Dr G won't mind that I used his video comments section to explain this. I think he has also been the victim of prejudicial grading by PCGS.

[@sorsorscience0787]

PCGS is incredibly tough on 1950 proof halves with CAM. I mean look at the example on this page, its PF68 and didnt get cam:www.pcgscoinfacts.com/Coin/Detail/6691

[@Dr.G]

Yeah, that's just miss grading. Ridiculous. They take into consideration the year of the coin and not the condition alone, which I believe is wrong. If it's a cameo it's a cameo regardless of the year. The actual population of 1950 cameos is more than is reported, they just refuse to grade them correctly, because it will lower the value of the existing cameos. There needs to be a cameo scale on graded coins, 1-10 for example. Not just the existing two, cameo, and ultra cameo. I have other coins with this exact problem being graded now. Stand by for a great next video that goes into this problem painfully. :)

[@sorsorscience0787]

I agree PCGS does often base grade upon population. Which is why I have a great MS64 1881-S common date headed to CAC right now. Oh and on woodgrain toning, I saw that vid. Check out my comment on that vid to learn more about woodgrain;)

[@meanboycoins6250]

Man, you have the luck.. I get the worst grading

[@Dr.G]

Hahah, Thanks Tarrry, I've had my disappointments as well my friend. :)

[@mr.goldsilver4649]

Would you ever consider sending some coins into NGC?

[@Dr.G]

Shane coughlan I am a member of NGC and have used them for a few coins however I believe PCGS is a little more critical in there grading, but that's just my opinion. The main reason I use PCGS is just to keep my collection uniform. Thanks for the comment.

[@dmitryxdsib4539]

Very very spectacular..some 68 grades..cool. which years of proof sets u don't have yet? Waiting for u in the private 2 days..

[@Dr.G]

Oh, sorry buddy, I can't figure out how to get email notifications of Private messages. I'll go there now.

[@dmitryxdsib4539]

don't see any messages from u(

[@Dr.G]

It was as a reply, I'll send a new message.

[@mkianni2]

what does cameo mean? What should I be looking for?

[@Dr.G]

Cameo is a term used to describe a proof coin with "frosted devices" (portrait, or design), and "mirrored fields" (flat background part of a coin). You have to see a "contrast" in finish. It has to be evident on both sides of the coin to get the designation. Most mints originally intended their proof coins to look this way but as the dies were used the metal, wore down, gradually resulting in the finish of the coin being uniform throughout. Only a small, initial portion of coins produced from a die pair resulted in this effect. Thanks for the comment Michael.

[@cylentkills]

Re-submit that 1950 to another company they are way too conservative on that year deff Cameo it worked for me good luck

[@Dr.G]

Thanks 😊

[@cylentkills]

@@Dr.G and remember beauty is in the eye of the beholder. This holds true with coins too

[@backstageguitartech6161]

Please Put The OPA Tokens In Holders They Are Rubbing Together ...

[@ctaber2011]

Dr. G, what do you think about this coin? I'm considering pulling the trigger on it...

[@Dr.G]

What coin is that Chris?

[@ctaber2011]

www.apmex.com/product/173628/1950-franklin-half-dollar-pf-66-cameo-ngc

[@ctaber2011]

I mean, do you think its overpriced ?

[@Dr.G]

The cameo is great Chris, but the spotted fields are distracting. I wouldn't buy it. Get one with clean fields.

[@ctaber2011]

Ok Thanks G. I thought it was abit overpriced for the condition.

[@bingobrianproductions4318]

Just me again, I just realized all the times I’ve watched you videos that the coin stand you show your coins on was made specifically for KZbin videos LOL obviously your a handyman/ woodworker amongst many other things lol. Now , hurry up and get back to KZbin lol. Miss ya

[@MrMonkeySwag96]

Congrats on getting Cameo designations on those 1960s era proofs. I dig the original toning on that Columbian Expo half dollar. I'm a big fan of Classic Commemorative half dollars. The Columbian half dollars also exist as prooflikes. That V nickel has nice eye appeal, I'm not surprised it got CAC. The Panama set is housed in a unique Capitol Plastics holder. I've never seen a Capitol Plastics holder that is made of clear plastic. Most Capitol holders I've seen have black inserts. I thought that gold nugget was a gold tooth at first lol.

[@Dr.G]

Hahaha, I've pulled a few gold teeth in my time. That nugget was a nice surprise. Thanks for the comment. I'm reading David Bowers' book on commemorative's now, very cool. ciao.

[@TCRVlogs-th4qr]

don't do much stuff with proofs what does cameo mean.

[@Dr.G]

I sent you a reply on the other comment. Have a look. Thanks for watching :)

[@chazblue4454]

cameo Video oops

[@michael61985]

your obverse on your franklin dont have enough cameo to get the designation

[@factsdontmatter7664]

I agree. Looks like his shirt near the date killed it.

[@kelkel3201]

thx for sharing dr.G ! great content! very nice v-nickel by the wayy and really super cool ms68dcam

[@Dr.G]

Thanks buddy, BTW, love that NJ shoreline :)

[@kelkel3201]

Dr. G thx dr.g very much appreciated:))

[@arctictimberwolf]

Oh, you're a :Disk Collector, that's cool, I guess, if you wanna Copy Cat Me^!!^ I Collect Disks, Tears, Memories and Stuff. And I say Stuff >bee- cause it Makes Me sound Smart! :Do you have any Seated Liberty Disks or Shield Nickels? Do you know about the Secret Code hidden in the Mintage Numbers? Yea, it COINcides with the Codes on the Candy Wrappers & a Certain BOOK. Show Me A Penny, that I Might Look At it!

[@TheAvenstar]

I love to comment as you go, Doc. Hope it doesn't annoy you. The 62 Franklin. WOW. Looks better than PR67CAM ... and voila~ HOLY SMOKES! I nailed it right on the number. I must be be learning stuff! I am so impressed with myself. LOL. Next, the quarter -- it looks even better; I'm giving it a PR68DCAM ...and ~ ok, it was better but I thought it deserved a dcam as well. Next, the dime -- it looks at least as good as the others. I say PR68DCAM again -- in fact, it could be a 69 -- the spots are not damage! ok, per se...but ..and voila ~ Wow, I missed by a full grade a half cameo. Baloney, that was a full dcam. Next, the nickel -- to me it looks PR68 DCAM all day! ...and voila~ Nailed it again! I'm on a roll now. Next the 50 Franklin. I'm not as skeptical as you are, evidently. It looks like a 67DCAM to me ...and voila ~ OK -- someone at PCGS is on a bad acid trip or something. The coin is a cameo for sure and it has no visual damage! Why only a 65? Jealously? Makes no sense at all -- I would re-submit that. That's the worst mis-grade I've ever seen; unless there's rim damage or some other thing that doesn't meet the eye. That smarts! OK, next, the quarter -- whoops -- no more 50's proof coins. Ok the Columbus -- Well, it's not cameo and they only made proofs. it's kind of dull, it looks good (especially the reverse -- but the obverse carries the grade) ...I say they'll give it a 63 ...and voila~ WOW -- missed by a full grade again. They're wrong -- how do they say "MS" anything when only proofs were minted? it deserved a PR63 -- I almost said 64! Ok next ... the '82 Morgan -- it look MS65, minimal bag marks by their standards, but they'll probably knock it down to a 64 ...and voila~ ok, I should have stayed with my gut opinion. It got a 65. Well deserved. Next the CC Morgan -- good heavens! Can a moint coin have that much visual damage? Tons of it. No wear, it seems, but how did it get so many nicks and gauges? I gotta say AU58 -- but if they determine that it never hit circulation, I'd give it an MS60 ...and voila ~ Oh, wow. They really hated all that damage to knock it down to 53. That was murderous! It wasn't THAT bad! OK, I give up for now. Really a fun video to watch, Doc. Thanks a lot. Let me know if you hate my running commentary -- and I won't do it anymore.

[@Dr.G]

Hey bud. No problem, you have at it. LOL. Merry Christmas. 🎄

[@marvinlarimore4460]

NOT WORTH GRADING THE 1892-1893=== VALUE 10.00 LESS

[@marvinlarimore4460]

1/10 OF A CENT