[icjames1415] no way we can see any overdate through the heavy tone.

[Podiatricwound] That is what it would come back in a holder as.

[SovereignBullion] sorry wasn’t for you it was for the what about this quarter from original poster.

[Fender] thank u

[icjames1415] It has no marks or wear on it. Yours has obvious abrasions/lines across it.

[ToddPollock] thanks I appreciate it but how do I know for sure that my coins are top grade I've know that utube Facebook and Instagram is not a good reference

[icjames1415] It takes a lot of practice looking at many coins and learning what is good on bad when it comes to coins.

[ToddPollock] sir how can I learn the grading scale for sure ppl just don't help like they used to

[icjames1415] here are examples of Kennedy halves in the different grades. https://www.pcgs.com/photograde#/Kennedy/Grades

[icjames1415] Buy some graded coins in various grades and study them under a strong lamp and a 10× jewelers loupe. People say 5× is what you want for grading, but I don’t see the difference, and 10× is better for variety attribution. So it's a good all around magnifier. Don't get a cheapo one, it'll give you headaches. I swear by this model: https://magnifying.com.au/products/10x-heavy-duty-magnifier Buy the same coin in like MS-62,3,4,5, and 66. 1964 or 1965-69 kennedy halves are a good choice, and just study them. Try to notice all the little tiny scratches. Marks are waht hurts the grade most of all. Poor lustre (dull/non-flashy finish) can hold it back too, as well as a poor strike. But it's mostly marks. It takes hundreds of coins and countless hours of looking at them to get the hang of it. You can practice with your pocket change. Just do quarters, and only look at the heads side. Try to find the least marked, flashiest, nicest looking quarter and put it aside. Then try to find a better one, and a better one. You'll eventually develop an eye for quality. You'll see like "this one has three noticable scratches/tick marks, but they're small and in a not so distracting location, whereas this one only has one mark that's a little bigger but in a really noticable location." Stuff like that. Look at the difference between brand new P & D coins. The Ps will often have better lustre and be more flashy. The Ds are all mirrored and don't have much eye appeal very often. All this is way too much to explain in one post. I reccomend checking out on YouTube, PCGS Intro To Grading (video series 101 and 102) there's several really informative videos. Also, use PCGS PhotoGrade to see all the US coins in all sorts of different grades. You can also play Guess the Grade here on MyCollect. But photos only carry you so far. Looking at them in hand is really where you learn.

[Westin] thank u for this info I appreciate it tons

[icjames1415] Oh if you're in the US though, that website may not ship to you because of the ridiculous tariff situation. But that's the only site I know that has that loupe. In the PCGS intro to grading videos, there's one video that talks about loupes. Maybe try buying one of those models they mention.

[icjames1415] Super super high grade. Dont follow the fake stuff posted on instagram and Facebook touting coins worth tons of money. Finding coins that are worth grading and then selling for a profit is not easy.

[Samthecoinman] I don’t love the surface in terms of straight grade, I like your impression of the details as a 45-50

[JFVanBurenIII] it’s a humbling lesson but I’ve learned what not to do :) From now on, I’m going to let the pros handle restoration.

[bretsan] you only used acetone yeah? Bc that would not trip a cleaned designation on silver. Are there hairlines only visible at some angles under a strong light?

[SilverAge3] I only used acetone. On the Image Secure pic you can see some hairlines near the motto, “In God We Trust”.

[ToddPollock] So it was tampered with?

[Bue1969] Yes, just damaged.

[wall79] That’s exactly my plan, most of my coins (75%) are PCGS CAC except for my NGC GSA CC Morgan dollars and I had WAY too much money in those years before PCGS certified GSA’s. In fact it’s why removed most coins and won’t renew. I actually had to send them (PCGS) a picture of a GSA as they didn’t know what they were. And yes I still have the emails exchanged.

[wall79] oh and sense you don’t have a CACG…I have a cheap example in a dime lol

[Hashtag] I don't like their holder, amongst other things, which I won't get into on here

[ToddPollock] Well they are not grading (stickering) on the plus. If you send them a 66+ PCGS coin, and they sticker it, it is only a 66 to them. I think they are very clear on that.

[Rule556] Of course they give a bump themselves! Their registry does not validate other TPG coins so you can enter anything you want. We verify every coin on this system.

[JFVanBurenIII] Yes they are clear but that also causes the problems for our registry. If a 67+CAC is not a 67+CACG we cant treat them the same.

[ToddPollock] I agree when you try to apply a point system to it, for sure.

[JFVanBurenIII] It is rather rare that someone is agreeing with me....it is ok to re-think your comment. 😁