PCGS Return Unboxing Take:2 What did they GRADE?

I try another round of raw coins to send into PCGS for their professional opinion. I can say, I'm happy with the results.

[@dancerscc]

Nice seeing some SLABBED Lincoln cents out there! I am still working on my set!

[@vernowen2083]

That silver dollar looks like someone heated it to create that toning.

[@VendettaProspecting]

This was really easy to want!! Man score on the last two.

[@TheSteveBoyd]

I enjoyed the video, as I'm sure others did as well, so I guess your vouchers weren't wasted. I do wonder why you chose 1950s branch mint cents, as you've got to get MS67+ in order to really make it worth your while. The grades you got back seem spot on to me, so I doubt you were swinging for the fences. This isn't meant as a criticism, because at the end of the day, it's a hobby and it'd supposed to be fun. I'm just curious, that's all. I also have a platinum level membership, and I think it's by far the best way to go because with the vouchers it ends up being only $25 each with gold shield/trueview included. I usually save my best and most photogenic coins for when the renewal comes around. But that's me, you do you. ✌

[@billyazprospector]

Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment Steve. I was really hoping for a 67 for my registry set and in a previous video I was hunting a BU roll of these, I narrowed down to what I sent in hoping I’d get one based on comparisons to other 67’s I have. What I’m finding on the wheat cents is the open field of the coin on the obverse matters a whole lot! I’ll get one, one day ☝️!! Also, I agree platinum is the best value. Unfortunately I was too busy with my day job that I missed sending in my last years vouchers, such a shame! Cheers!

[@kaynef6637]

Very nice 👍

[@southerncoinhunter]

1982 they produced both copper and zinc pennies

[@hellonumismatic]

Nice Liberty coins.🙏

[@davidparton1008]

they thought the 1921 morgan was artificially toned

[@sob1994]

Looks like that chemical toning you see on eBay on that morgan

[@billyazprospector]

Yes, what do you suppose they use?

[@sob1994]

@@billyazprospector I'm sure they have a bunch of different concoctions. Sulfur and heat to speed up the toning process is one of them. But once you have an eye for artificial toning you can spot them 99% of the time at first glance. Unfortunately it's become a big business on eBay doctoring up a $40 problem coin and selling it with crazy looking toning for hundreds of dollars. You even see Peace Dollars with over the top artificial monster 🌈 toning. And Peace Dollars don't even tone naturally like Morgan's do, so they look extra ridiculous.

[@baidainlhamobless4807]

NGC's RD shelf life for copper coins is ten years😢

[@billyazprospector]

That’s wild. Are you saying they don’t guarantee it won’t tone to brown over 10yrs?

[@baidainlhamobless4807]

@@billyazprospector This is the original text of NGC [Copper Coins Notice: Coins made of copper, bronze, brass or are copper-plated can change over time. Accordingly, with regard to copper, bronze, brass or copper-plated coins graded by NGC, the grade portion will no longer apply after the 10 year anniversary of their date of encapsulation by NGC. This coin was encapsulated on 8/11/2000 and the grade guarantee will expire on 8/11/2010. If the grade guarantee has not expired, it may be extended by submitting the coin under NGC's ReHolder service tier. If the grade guarantee has expired, the coin will be treated as a raw (ungraded) submission if resubmitted to NGC.]

[@billyazprospector]

@@baidainlhamobless4807 WOW! Thanks for sharing.

[@jansonsynder]

Mind if we ask how much it cost to get all of it graded? And were they all raw?

[@billyazprospector]

So I buy a annual membership for just over $249 a year. With that subscription comes eight vouchers. The standard turn around with the labels I got are$45 per coin plus registered mail both ways. about another $60 total.

[@jansonsynder]

@@billyazprospector so if a coin grades at around 20-50 bucks, I'd be in the hole? I just have a few I'd like graded at the moment. I really am interested, it's just that I see a lot of graded coins worth just that. At what point is it worth getting a grade?

[@stephenlane1801]

so how much money did you lose/?

[@billyazprospector]

About $80. Every time I learn something so I see it well spent. Still working on my Lincoln Wheat Collection!

[@hatmantavares580]

Do they clean the coins when they grade them?

[@billyazprospector]

No, however some grading companies allow for a service to “restore” prior to grading. I’m unsure of the cost or process as I’ve never used it.

[@stevenwaldman1908]

21 dollar does appear artificial toning

[@tomtharos4440]

Strong blue, purple and aquamarine are typically an indication of artificial chemical toning.

[@billyazprospector]

Hmm I didn’t know that. Thanks!

[@kenford7939]

The glare from your overhead lights is very distracting and obliterates the view for much of your presentation. Anything you can do to help correct this? Thanks.

[@billyazprospector]

🙃 I know it was frustrating. Still working on lighting techniques. I need a larger one that can be drained out.

[@thedarkgreenmarine2100]

DUDE TYPE IN THE CERT NUMBER!!!!!!!!

[@billyazprospector]

Ha! I didn't think of that. Thanks!

[@josefunez397]

That 1921 morgan is probably artificially toned That's what I do to my Kennedys they get better tones than that ugly tone and more natural look than that one!

[@SilverMonsterCoind]

why submit these coins? Now I know why it is taking so long with submissions like these.

[@staleydu1]

Someone is forgetting that this is a hobby to be enjoyed.