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    I seem to never be able to upload decent size images on here. I'll be putting up the images on the website tonight though
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    spot on ! Just bought a full graded set. Coins graded between 65 - 63, but all matching in colour
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    Guess the grade

    mhcoins replied to azda's topic in TPG Discussions

    images aren't big enough to properly see, but i'd guess Au58
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    PF64/65 cameo ?
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    My first batch of coins to CGS

    mhcoins replied to Nonmortuus's topic in TPG Discussions

    i'd also guess slabbed coins for insurers are a lot easier to deal with.
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    My first batch of coins to CGS

    mhcoins replied to Nonmortuus's topic in TPG Discussions

    not wanting to seem extremely negative always re : CGS but cheapest isn't always best
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    My first batch of coins to CGS

    mhcoins replied to Nonmortuus's topic in TPG Discussions

    most dealers would do this for free. and wouldn't take them 3 - 4 months either to give you them back
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    My first batch of coins to CGS

    mhcoins replied to Nonmortuus's topic in TPG Discussions

    But you've paid (i'd guess) a few hundred pounds to do so. Doesn't really make any sense to me but each to their own.
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    My first batch of coins to CGS

    mhcoins replied to Nonmortuus's topic in TPG Discussions

    Without prejudice, i just cant see the point in grading with CGS / LCGS., Sad to say but there is ZERO commercial value for a CGS holder. Irrespective if they were stricter graders in comparison to NGC / PCGS, you wont get a premium for a CGS Holder. Further more i cant see the point in grading mid level coins either. A coin with a value of say £150, isn't going to treble in value because its in a slab unless the coin is out of this world in terms of grade.
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    Graded NGC MS63
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    As a comparison this is the 1917 London Mint Sovereign from The ParkHouse Collection that i photographed
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    Interesting but rather odd angle to photograph the coin at. I'd guess at this angle with the right lighting it may accentuate the coins relief. Looks Fairly nice NEF/EF
  15. mhcoins
    I'll be submitting several coins to PCGS at the London Fair. Happy to assist as long as you cover your own grading fees.
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    I have it available on my website at £525.
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    IMO the wear on the obverse isn't from weakness of strike, its from circulation. This supported by the scratches on it too. Don't get me wrong Its still a collectable example and a scarce date but i stand by my opinion of VF - VF + Grade. Yes the reverse is certainly more appealing but thats what would much it up too VF + overall.
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    The outer Rim look worn as does the milled edge. Also there looks like damage just beneath the last A in Gratia. Portrait looks ok however from my experience the coinage of G IV was very well made. For the £20 you paid you cant go wrong. I'd value the coin at around £100. Again as a comparison here my EF 1825 Halfcrown - Ex Slaney Collection
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    Just as a comparison, I'm currently offering this 1848 Victoria Sovereign as an EF +. Yours doesn't appear to be only half a grade lower
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    judging from the image of the obverse you have provided, i'd say an attractive VF, reverse better (based on your description). For me there is too much flatness on the highest point of the coin. Weakness of strike to this extent, isn't something I've come across on a Milled Sovereigns.
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    The hairs very flat above the queens ear and on high grade examples you always see the hair curl in front of the ear which is also absent. I'd say an attractive VF (XF45 ish)
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    Ebay's Worst Offerings

    mhcoins replied to kuhli's topic in Free for all

    surely your not suggesting that a JB eBay sale is rigged @azda ?
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    CGS v LCGS

    mhcoins replied to The Coinery's topic in TPG Discussions

    LondonCoinGradingService not LondonConGradingService
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    CGS v LCGS

    mhcoins replied to The Coinery's topic in TPG Discussions

    Absolutely stop on ! CGS/LondonConGradingService or whatever there name is now, have acted in an appalling manner IMO to there client base. I hope for their sakes that they are somehow compensated rather than penalised for the companies failings. And for people to still consider using this service baffles me.
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    CGS "membership" Fee

    mhcoins replied to Sword's topic in TPG Discussions

    A few interesting comments but what people seem to be forgetting is apart from a small number of UK buyers, CGS isn't a recognised authority on grading. T Perhaps i'm being a little presumptuous but i cant recall a buyer paying a large fee for a CGS graded coin outside of LCA.
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