Lets play.....Guess the Grade

[BumbleBee 10]

This is an NGC graded coin, who would like to take a guess at the grade? Come on guys, give it a go.

 

[eZethu Coins 10]

This is an NGC graded coin, who would like to take a guess at the grade? Come on guys, give it a go.

 

 

Having seen a similar one from NGC, I would guess they could have done a MS61-63. Let me know via PM what it is?

 

BTW It does not mean that I agree with the grade - I'm just comparing to what I have seen.

[coinoisseur 11]

There is no way this coin would grade MS. At best it is probably AU55. Thats just my opinion but I am curios to know what the powers to be have graded it.

 

 

 

 

Cheers

[BumbleBee 10]

I can't get my camera at the right angle to photograph the reeding, but what I can tell you is that it is worn almost completely flat.

[ZARBOY 10]

Hi

 

I would grade it a AU53, but knowing NGC I would say they graded this coin MS63.

 

Regards

[eZethu Coins 10]

There is no way this coin would grade MS. At best it is probably AU55. Thats just my opinion but I am curios to know what the powers to be have graded it.

 

 

 

 

Cheers

Because I had in my hands a similar one recently, I am willing to bet money here - personally, I am not sure that I would even go AU.

[ryno4711 10]

Hi. My guess would be max AU53. Strange that there wear is more apparent on the reverse than obverse. Normally other way around.

 

Regards

 

Ryno

[Dulal 10]

Lets Play.........................guess The

 

Because I had in my hands a similar one recently, I am willing to bet money here - personally, I am not sure that I would even go AU.

 

 

 

It was graded probably MS 63. BUT my score 45/70 i.e XF 45

[4kids 10]

A coin that should not even grade in my opinion "XF Details" Scrathed

[MsPlod 10]

One thing... and one thing only

 

There is only one thing a coin that looks like that should be used for and that is for buying groceries - like a half loaf of bread...

 

Maybe NGC should come up with a grading called "Totally circulated":confused:

 

Am I going to be shot at dawn??

[Pierre_Henri 29]

Voters: 10. You may not vote on this poll

 

What does "You may not vote on this poll" mean - how does anyone vote then?

[DestinysAngels 10]

:eek:MS-62, i know nothing about grading, so i decided to take a fools guess!

[ZARBOY 10]

Hi

 

According to the grades given on the poll the closest possible correct grade will be AU53 (some bag marks, some scratches, some lustre)

 

Please.....please.....just please don't tell me NGC graded this coin MS67

 

Regards:cool:

[Asha Craft 34]

Just so that I know... what will an AU53 actually be worth?

[moppies 10]

:pKan ek 'n prys wen as ek reg raai?

 

Honestly - this grading is totally greek to me - I do not understand a word of it!!! Wish I was not so stupid!

[DestinysAngels 10]

:pKan ek 'n prys wen as ek reg raai?

 

Honestly - this grading is totally greek to me - I do not understand a word of it!!! Wish I was not so stupid!

 

:(That make 2 of us and i have coins plenty to sell, my dad collected and i bought some to sell later on and i know it is pretty valuable, will first read the book i bought about coins and rands before i make an uniformed decision, LOL!

[MsPlod 10]

Grading

 

:pKan ek 'n prys wen as ek reg raai?

 

Honestly - this grading is totally greek to me - I do not understand a word of it!!! Wish I was not so stupid!

 

AU means - Almost Uncirculated

XF means - Extra Fine

MS means - Mint State

 

Each has a number of "internal gradings" which mean that one can (for example) have an Almost Uncirculated coin which is less damaged than another Almost Uncirculated coin.

 

(I did not know any of these acronyms until about a month ago) - one of the reasons I love these fora - am learning soooooo much - great fun - thanks all!

 

I am FASCINATED to find out what NGC (another acronym for an American outfit who are internationally known for grading coins into these "acronymised" categories) has actually graded the coin as...

 

When is the poll going to close and the secret be revealed;)

[ZARBOY 10]

AU means - Almost Uncirculated

XF means - Extra Fine

MS means - Mint State

 

Hi

 

Just remember the basic conversion from USA to RSA

 

MS - UNC

AU - EF

XF - VF

 

Regards

[BumbleBee 10]

I will reveal the coin's true grade tomorrow.....

[ZARBOY 10]

I will reveal the coin's true grade tomorrow.....

 

 

a Guarantee it's a MS67:cool:, should never have been:confused:

[MsPlod 10]

and I continue...

 

Hi

 

Just remember the basic conversion from USA to RSA

 

MS - UNC

AU - EF

XF - VF

 

Regards

 

to keep on learning all the time - thanks ZARBOY!!

 

Look forward to finding out today BumbleBee!!

[BumbleBee 10]

OK, here it is. The number of "mistakes" like these seems to be increasing. How are these coins getting such high grades from NGC? I have a few coins I want to grade and wanted to send them to NGC, but if this is what I can expect to get back then why go through the risk and expense of sending them to the states? :rolleyes:

 

Anyhow, here is the coin.......

[afriventure 10]

:eek: Ok I have been following this and now the total surprise!!:eek:

A coin that was surely in circulation

 

This grade leaves a bad taste in my mouth and now what? It is like Bumblebee mentioned "mistake" but I don't agree with this, the number of "Wrong" Grades that comes back from NGC is on the increase and this does say a lot for their integrity!!!!

Makes one wonder if the "mandela" turned the grader BLIND!:rolleyes:

[MsPlod 10]

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaargh!!!! MS62

 

OK, here it is. The number of "mistakes" like these seems to be increasing. How are these coins getting such high grades from NGC? I have a few coins I want to grade and wanted to send them to NGC, but if this is what I can expect to get back then why go through the risk and expense of sending them to the states? :rolleyes:

 

Anyhow, here is the coin.......

 

They have GOT to be joking, smoking their stinky socks, forgotten their spectacles or all three!! Not a chance that a bumped around coin such as this should be MS62!

 

I have a number of circulated coins that would be PF75 (sic) or MS75 (sic) compared with this well travelled coin!

 

Makes me REALLY think... Thanks for sharing this BumbleBee!

[coinoisseur 11]

Like I said in previous postings regarding the inconsistance grading....... the days are gone when people actually buy the coin.... Today the coin says MS62..... who are we to argue with the powers to be, then know it all..... I guess you will have to pay the going MS62 price for a coin thats clearly in no way MS......

 

Costly mistake for the buyer........

 

 

 

Cheers