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A group discussion for the MyCollect Guess the Grade™ game! A discussion for grades, improvements, new ideas, etc.
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- Just curious what all of you think is hardest to get points on. ( certain condition point range) In my opinion Au to 62 range is hardest because of slider ms coins that grade 61 or and au because 1 grade off is only 12 points. Here are two good examples of those slider au/ms coins where I called 58 or 55 and they went ms.Just curious what all of you think is hardest to get points on. ( certain condition point range) In my opinion Au to 62 range is hardest because of slider ms coins that grade 61 or and au because 1 grade off is only 12 points. Here are two good examples of those slider au/ms coins where I called 58 or 55 and they went ms.21 Comments 0 Shares 15381 Views
- 2.9 seconds 59.9% accuracy KJC120 , very impressive!2.9 seconds 59.9% accuracy [KJC120] , very impressive!10 Comments 0 Shares 2416 ViewsCommenting is disabled.
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- Zach150 same as Todd's, 45-44 seconds.[Zach150] same as Todd's, 45-44 seconds.
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- KJC120 ToddPollock might be something to that for me then cause half of mine load with 43 to go and half at 44, I also guessed some on black screen cause 8-10 seconds in I still didn’t have a picture lol, internet is always a struggling living in an extremely rural area[KJC120] [ToddPollock] might be something to that for me then cause half of mine load with 43 to go and half at 44, I also guessed some on black screen cause 8-10 seconds in I still didn’t have a picture lol, internet is always a struggling living in an extremely rural area
- Zach150 I dont have a super secret GTG connection, I am logged in just like a normal user .[Zach150] I dont have a super secret GTG connection, I am logged in just like a normal user .
- ToddPollock it’s all good, I was just curious cause when KJC mentioned his next season goal I was like my coin was barley loading in 2 seconds lol, but it’s probably just me with slow thumbs lol
[ToddPollock] it’s all good, I was just curious cause when KJC mentioned his next season goal I was like my coin was barley loading in 2 seconds lol, but it’s probably just me with slow thumbs lol
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- Just a general question for anyone who knows... why do you need to select BN on circulated copper? I thought that anything below a 60 is automatically assumed BN. Like for proof jefferson nickels, you don't need to select FS. I don't think I've ever seen a label have a colour designation for 58+ or less. That's been something I keep forgetting to add when I submit my guesses. Has anyone ever gotten an AU copper that was labeled RD or RB?Just a general question for anyone who knows... why do you need to select BN on circulated copper? I thought that anything below a 60 is automatically assumed BN. Like for proof jefferson nickels, you don't need to select FS. I don't think I've ever seen a label have a colour designation for 58+ or less. That's been something I keep forgetting to add when I submit my guesses. Has anyone ever gotten an AU copper that was labeled RD or RB?15 Comments 0 Shares 30634 ViewsCommenting is disabled.
- You don't see it often but I know NGC designates RB in the AU grades, don't know about PCGS thoYou don't see it often but I know NGC designates RB in the AU grades, don't know about PCGS tho
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- YN_Evan2010 Anacs and NGC also do the occasional AU-PL Morgan and other coins, and I seem to think they do a bunch of AU RB on copper nickel Indian cents?[YN_Evan2010] Anacs and NGC also do the occasional AU-PL Morgan and other coins, and I seem to think they do a bunch of AU RB on copper nickel Indian cents?
- YN_Evan2010 Oh okay, wow. Never saw one of those before. Good to know, thank you.[YN_Evan2010] Oh okay, wow. Never saw one of those before. Good to know, thank you.
- ToddPollock CN IHCs don’t get color designations[ToddPollock] CN IHCs don’t get color designations
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- If it were omitted we would be telling you if a coin is MS.If it were omitted we would be telling you if a coin is MS.
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- ToddPollock That does make sense. To tell you the truth, I never even noticed if the option pops up or not until you select a grade first.[ToddPollock] That does make sense. To tell you the truth, I never even noticed if the option pops up or not until you select a grade first.
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- PCGS may omit it from labels in less than MS, but not in coin registry number lookup.
https://www.greatcollections.com/Coin/773220/Great-Britain-1831-Penny-S-3845-No-Initials-PCGS-AU-50-from-photoPCGS may omit it from labels in less than MS, but not in coin registry number lookup. https://www.greatcollections.com/Coin/773220/Great-Britain-1831-Penny-S-3845-No-Initials-PCGS-AU-50-from-photo
- Looking at this, NGC seems to include it on labels for any straight grade
https://www.greatcollections.com/Coin/1230585/Great-Britain-1831-Penny-WW-Incuse-S-3846-NGC-F-12-BN-from-photoLooking at this, NGC seems to include it on labels for any straight grade https://www.greatcollections.com/Coin/1230585/Great-Britain-1831-Penny-WW-Incuse-S-3846-NGC-F-12-BN-from-photo- 1
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- Came across this while grading today and thought it was an interesting coin... Any guesses on the grade?Came across this while grading today and thought it was an interesting coin... Any guesses on the grade?
44 Comments 0 Shares 20268 ViewsCommenting is disabled.- Bad rev for a 66Bad rev for a 66
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- Samthecoinman Looks like the rev has damage from the mint. Happens a lot. Possibly a strike-thru. But the rev color is boarder-line RB.[Samthecoinman] Looks like the rev has damage from the mint. Happens a lot. Possibly a strike-thru. But the rev color is boarder-line RB.
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- These are some of the worse ones I’ve come across lately. Im about 66 pl on thisThese are some of the worse ones I’ve come across lately. Im about 66 pl on this
- Samthecoinman This one is crazy. I'd pay 64PL money for that all day![Samthecoinman] This one is crazy. I'd pay 64PL money for that all day!
- Samthecoinman Oh my gosh! Either that photo is really really good or that coin deserves a gold CAC![Samthecoinman] Oh my gosh! Either that photo is really really good or that coin deserves a gold CAC!
- Samthecoinman well, i do see some scratches[Samthecoinman] well, i do see some scratches
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- For this one, zoom in and look at the fields. You will see some marks but there's even more to it than that.
We all are luster handicapped in this game. It's ok because we all have the issue but that makes it that much more important to get actual coins in your hand to learn how to grade.
Coins are graded based on a few factors but one of them is luster. In high MS and AU grades, it's especially important. Another is eye appeal. Wear, strike, even luster can be somewhat objectively graded but eye appeal makes it tough. I've had coins downgraded because of eye appeal. Others upgraded because of it.
If you spend some time grading coins, it will actually make this game a little easier.
Hope this helps!For this one, zoom in and look at the fields. You will see some marks but there's even more to it than that. We all are luster handicapped in this game. It's ok because we all have the issue but that makes it that much more important to get actual coins in your hand to learn how to grade. Coins are graded based on a few factors but one of them is luster. In high MS and AU grades, it's especially important. Another is eye appeal. Wear, strike, even luster can be somewhat objectively graded but eye appeal makes it tough. I've had coins downgraded because of eye appeal. Others upgraded because of it. If you spend some time grading coins, it will actually make this game a little easier. Hope this helps!
- MORE COINS ADDED!
We've just added 14,000+ new coins to Guess the Grade, bringing the total to 130,000+ coins!
That means even more coins to grade. Keep sharpening your grading skills, and have fun grading!💥 💥 MORE COINS ADDED! 💥 💥 We've just added 14,000+ new coins to Guess the Grade, bringing the total to 130,000+ coins! That means even more coins to grade. Keep sharpening your grading skills, and have fun grading!
0 Comments 0 Shares 21309 Views - Congratulations to our 1st Quarter Guess the Grade winners!
Crepidodera - Highest Rank
A high accuracy of 74.1% helped to win this season for Crepidodera.
SethHanson - Highest Accuracy
Awarded to SethHanson as the next best eligible player with an average accuracy of 71.4% and blisteringly fast 3.6s average time per guess.
KJC120 - Fastest Grader
With an average speed of 3.3s KJC120 was the fastest grader in the Top 25.
MorganDollar - Most Graded
Over 15,000 coins graded and awarded to MorganDollar as the best eligible player in this category.
Richardo.mushinggun - MyCollect Choice
Just missed out on the top spot in multiple categories but an excellent job with 2nd most competition graded coins, very high accuracy of 68.4% and incredible average speed of 3.5s.
YN_Evan2010 - MyCollect Choice
4th Overall and a consistent competitor in Guess the Grade.
The 1st quarter is a little slower as we source the prizes and get them made. I will be in touch when we are ready to ship to get addresses for the winners.Congratulations to our 1st Quarter Guess the Grade winners! Crepidodera - Highest Rank A high accuracy of 74.1% helped to win this season for Crepidodera. SethHanson - Highest Accuracy Awarded to SethHanson as the next best eligible player with an average accuracy of 71.4% and blisteringly fast 3.6s average time per guess. KJC120 - Fastest Grader With an average speed of 3.3s KJC120 was the fastest grader in the Top 25. MorganDollar - Most Graded Over 15,000 coins graded and awarded to MorganDollar as the best eligible player in this category. Richardo.mushinggun - MyCollect Choice Just missed out on the top spot in multiple categories but an excellent job with 2nd most competition graded coins, very high accuracy of 68.4% and incredible average speed of 3.5s. YN_Evan2010 - MyCollect Choice 4th Overall and a consistent competitor in Guess the Grade. The 1st quarter is a little slower as we source the prizes and get them made. I will be in touch when we are ready to ship to get addresses for the winners.
3 Comments 0 Shares 29792 ViewsCommenting is disabled. - Anyone wanna take a stab at grading this shield nickel?Anyone wanna take a stab at grading this shield nickel?
30 Comments 0 Shares 51564 ViewsCommenting is disabled.- I just got this coin but I couldn’t remember if it was 63 or 64 so I went 63+.I just got this coin but I couldn’t remember if it was 63 or 64 so I went 63+.
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- Samthecoinman You certainly don't have time to check![Samthecoinman] 😂 You certainly don't have time to check!
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- With the hits on the shield, that's a very poor MS64!With the hits on the shield, that's a very poor MS64!
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View previous replies- crepidodera You could probably send this coin in 1000 times and it wouldn't be deemed nice enough to get a Cac sticker a single time.[crepidodera] You could probably send this coin in 1000 times and it wouldn't be deemed nice enough to get a Cac sticker a single time.
- Samthecoinman I did check and it is not CAC.[Samthecoinman] I did check and it is not CAC.
- crepidodera At least some of the hits are hidden by that stain. I think 64 is this coin's "terminal grade."[crepidodera] At least some of the hits are hidden by that stain.😄 I think 64 is this coin's "terminal grade."
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- ToddPollock If it were I'd be shocked.[ToddPollock] If it were I'd be shocked.
- Samthecoinman A vast majority of coins that get reported on GTG are CAC coins. Just coins people are way off on.[Samthecoinman] A vast majority of coins that get reported on GTG are CAC coins. Just coins people are way off on.
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- Wow Evan! 76.4% accuracy, very impressive!!Wow Evan! 76.4% accuracy, very impressive!!2 Comments 0 Shares 32258 ViewsCommenting is disabled.
- Thanks, and good luck everyone!Thanks, and good luck everyone!
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- YN_Evan2010 76.4 is crazy, I’m only getting 77.5% on my educational mode set for just silver eagles lol[YN_Evan2010] 76.4 is crazy, I’m only getting 77.5% on my educational mode set for just silver eagles lol
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- On to the second quarter! 13,000 new coins were added this morning! Hopefully that will keep our guessers busy for at least a couple days. We are just shy of 120,000 coins available for grading.On to the second quarter! 13,000 new coins were added this morning! Hopefully that will keep our guessers busy for at least a couple days. We are just shy of 120,000 coins available for grading.3 Comments 0 Shares 33384 ViewsCommenting is disabled.
- At least a couple days lol. That'll last SethHanson a couple hours maybeAt least a couple days lol. That'll last [SethHanson] a couple hours maybe
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- YN_Evan2010 maybe a couple.....[YN_Evan2010] maybe a couple.....
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- Guess the Graders- What changes do you want to see with Guess the Grade this year?
The main request I get is world. We hear you on that, any other changes or feedback for us?Guess the Graders- What changes do you want to see with Guess the Grade this year? The main request I get is world. We hear you on that, any other changes or feedback for us?21 Comments 0 Shares 42898 ViewsCommenting is disabled.- user made GTG challenges.
user can create challenge by entering great collections items IDs and then upload them for other people to try.user made GTG challenges. user can create challenge by entering great collections items IDs and then upload them for other people to try.- 3
- DrapedBUSTER Love this idea!!![DrapedBUSTER] Love this idea!!!
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- I think it would be great if all the imperfections (with only coins that possess them, of course) were visually illuminated through some sort of algorithm/system with annotations of the exact imperfections each coin possesses, along with the degree of the imperfection (maybe it could even be interactive on a level). This would enhance user learning by instilling a semi-objective benchmark. This mode could be an optional extension and a great supplement to the educational mode. (I am sure more insights could be added to this blueprint.)I think it would be great if all the imperfections (with only coins that possess them, of course) were visually illuminated through some sort of algorithm/system with annotations of the exact imperfections each coin possesses, along with the degree of the imperfection (maybe it could even be interactive on a level). This would enhance user learning by instilling a semi-objective benchmark. This mode could be an optional extension and a great supplement to the educational mode. (I am sure more insights could be added to this blueprint.)
- I think it would be really cool if we can extract our results into a dataset that we can download as a CSV or something. I would love to run data analytics and draw conclusions about the type of series I need to work on the most. I'm thinking some columns like date, mintmark, type, actual grade (with prefix and suffix included), guessed grade, and some other helpful metrics would be great. It would be even better if this dataset could be updated in real time after every guess and we can download it again any time.I think it would be really cool if we can extract our results into a dataset that we can download as a CSV or something. I would love to run data analytics and draw conclusions about the type of series I need to work on the most. I'm thinking some columns like date, mintmark, type, actual grade (with prefix and suffix included), guessed grade, and some other helpful metrics would be great. It would be even better if this dataset could be updated in real time after every guess and we can download it again any time.
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- This might be hard to do and it's really a miniscule thing but maybe after you grade a coin it pulls up an image of the full slab so you can notice the subtle differences in grading standards between the different slab types.
Maybe it could pull up in the top right corner of this screen:This might be hard to do and it's really a miniscule thing but maybe after you grade a coin it pulls up an image of the full slab so you can notice the subtle differences in grading standards between the different slab types. Maybe it could pull up in the top right corner of this screen:
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- YN_Evan2010 I like this one. Before buying online I always like to see the slab photo and compare to the glamour shots[YN_Evan2010] I like this one. Before buying online I always like to see the slab photo and compare to the glamour shots
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- YN_Evan2010 Slab shots would be super cool. +1[YN_Evan2010] Slab shots would be super cool. +1
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- crepidodera I have a feeling this one's gonna be back and forth... Good luck!!![crepidodera] I have a feeling this one's gonna be back and forth... Good luck!!!
3 Comments 0 Shares 38715 ViewsCommenting is disabled. - If I saw this coin raw id have assume it wasn’t genuine by the mint mark style, both of the letter C seem to be thinner than example photos and the opening appears to also be wider than the example photos, of 1876 cc dimes I can find, is that something that can occur from the coin being worn or did they just have some variation in mint mark appearance?If I saw this coin raw id have assume it wasn’t genuine by the mint mark style, both of the letter C seem to be thinner than example photos and the opening appears to also be wider than the example photos, of 1876 cc dimes I can find, is that something that can occur from the coin being worn or did they just have some variation in mint mark appearance?
6 Comments 0 Shares 38352 ViewsCommenting is disabled.- Most coins have more than one die variety. Dies have minor (sometimes major) differences that can be studied and collected.
Seated dime die varieties were studied in great detail by Gerry Fortin who literally wrote the book on Lib Seated Dimes. Great info to have for stuff like this! It can also be very helpful in making sure you don't have a fake to attribute the die variety. https://www.seateddimevarieties.com/Attributing%20Varieties.htmMost coins have more than one die variety. Dies have minor (sometimes major) differences that can be studied and collected. Seated dime die varieties were studied in great detail by Gerry Fortin who literally wrote the book on Lib Seated Dimes. Great info to have for stuff like this! It can also be very helpful in making sure you don't have a fake to attribute the die variety. https://www.seateddimevarieties.com/Attributing%20Varieties.htm- RyanG Yes, I collect many of the Seated Dime varieties. I know Gerry personally and have dealt with him since the 1980's. I have bought many many nice Dimes from him over the years.[RyanG] Yes, I collect many of the Seated Dime varieties. I know Gerry personally and have dealt with him since the 1980's. I have bought many many nice Dimes from him over the years.
- Dimeman Very cool! I listened to a potcast he did with one of the ANA podcasts. Sounds like a great guy. He certainly contributed a ton of knowledge to the hobby![Dimeman] Very cool! I listened to a potcast he did with one of the ANA podcasts. Sounds like a great guy. He certainly contributed a ton of knowledge to the hobby!
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- That is a nice problem free Seated Dime in a nice mid grade. The Mint Mark on CC Dimes in 1876 can have similiar differences.That is a nice problem free Seated Dime in a nice mid grade. The Mint Mark on CC Dimes in 1876 can have similiar differences.
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- Dimeman thank you for your knowledge![Dimeman] thank you for your knowledge!
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- Want to get better at this game? Go to more coin shows! Physically handle more coins and build more type sets for your own collection. The more coins you physically see, compare, and get familiar with, the better you can grade them. It will likely take some years of training your eyes to get somewhat comfortable with grading a few series of coins. Don't get discouraged, it takes patience to learn this. Nobody was born grading coins. We learn the art of grading by holding them in our hands :)Want to get better at this game? Go to more coin shows! Physically handle more coins and build more type sets for your own collection. The more coins you physically see, compare, and get familiar with, the better you can grade them. It will likely take some years of training your eyes to get somewhat comfortable with grading a few series of coins. Don't get discouraged, it takes patience to learn this. Nobody was born grading coins. We learn the art of grading by holding them in our hands :)1 Comments 0 Shares 41408 ViewsCommenting is disabled.
- It would be great if photos on line were consistent in their quality. If someone could come up with a camera app that would would control the lighting and consistent distance from lens to coin surface it would be a great tool. But i agree with you that a coin in hand tells you a truer story. Also if you are interested in a specific series ie: Washington quarters, Morgan dollars etc. You'll become more of an expert on that series and will get to know more about strike pattern by year and mint,It would be great if photos on line were consistent in their quality. If someone could come up with a camera app that would would control the lighting and consistent distance from lens to coin surface it would be a great tool. But i agree with you that a coin in hand tells you a truer story. Also if you are interested in a specific series ie: Washington quarters, Morgan dollars etc. You'll become more of an expert on that series and will get to know more about strike pattern by year and mint,
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