Sent off some coins to NGC (Part 2)

[NewMSmatist15]

Well the coins finally came back today! I was very excited to sign for and open this box from NGC and I will post the remaining successes and disappointments from this submission in the coming weeks as there are "themes" to my submission.

I posted last week about two coins I really enjoy having in my collection and showed images of them - as purchased - in their ANACS yellow holders. See the link embedded in this topic. The first was a 2013 50P SS Gairsoppa Britannia coin which was graded MS 67 and the second was a 2014 50P SS Gairsoppa Britannia graded MS 69. Some mentioned the ANACS grades tend to come in one step lower (I would expect an MS 66 and MS 68 respectively) when submitted to NGC. I'm very pleased that this was not the case with these coins!

The 2013 came back an MS 68 DPL - a full grade above the ANACS holder and with the Deep Proof Like designation. The 2014 came back an MS 69 same as it went in and also with the desirable DPL designation. Aside from the grading results making me very pleased with my original purchase, I wanted to post that I submitted these as NCS/NGC combined modern tier coins. They are conserved and graded in this selection for the price of $28 each.

Another added benefit...the NGC holders allow me to better see the edge of the coin showing off their thickness (reminds me of a chunky silver pound coin) and the edge lettering with the shipwreck's name. Enjoy the photos!

 

 

[ST1986]

Thanks for the information on this coin, just bought one on Ebay

[NewMSmatist15]

4 hours ago, ST1986 said:

Thanks for the information on this coin, just bought one on Ebay

Was it raw or in a holder? If a holder, what company and grade?

[ST1986]

Picture shows the coin in a strange black slab with no detail.

Will break it out and get graded with NGC

[fehk2001]

@999magnum

[999magnum]

Very nice! Prices for grading are not as steep as I thought. Just like you said fehk 

[999magnum]

1 hour ago, fehk2001 said:

@999magnum

Do you ever sleep? 

[NewMSmatist15]

21 hours ago, ST1986 said:

Picture shows the coin in a strange black slab with no detail.

Will break it out and get graded with NGC

I've heard these referred to as "basement holders". I bought a 1 ounce Britannia in one and it wasn't as nice as I was hoping it to be. I also hate how you can't see the edge in these!

14 hours ago, 999magnum said:

Very nice! Prices for grading are not as steep as I thought. Just like you said fehk 

So all in, and I submitted about 13 coins, it cost me roughly $32 a coin with shipping, the fees, insurance, etc.

[999magnum]

51 minutes ago, NewMSmatist15 said:

 

So all in, and I submitted about 13 coins, it cost me roughly $32 a coin with shipping, the fees, insurance, etc.

When you break it down like this, the membership fee becomes a non issue imho.

[NewMSmatist15]

On 25/05/2018 at 14:49, 999magnum said:

When you break it down like this, the membership fee becomes a non issue imho.

I've sent in 2 submissions now, only an annual event for me, and it really isn't worth it unless you have at least 10 coins on one form. Put another way at least 10 of a type (modern silver, economy gold, etc.).

That being said, my first submission was probably a bit of a waste since I was adding coins thinking "I'm sending in a submission anyways" and those coins I was unsure of add cost quickly. The benefit is, I've submitted some coins that are hard to find in graded examples. 

I guess it depends on how much money you want to spend per year on a service that doesn't add coins to your collection but potentially enhances them.