Worth grading ?

[Oldun]

Fun game. What does this forum think ? Worth £30+ postage afterwards to grade or not ?

[CoinStruck]

The reverse looks really good. There does seem to be some issues on the obverse, so alone just under the Queens mouth and another in the fields under her chin. 

[KevjustKev]

Have a look to see how many of them there are first?

[ilovesilverireallydo]

3 minutes ago, CoinStruck said:

The reverse looks really good. There does seem to be some issues on the obverse, so alone just under the Queens mouth and another in the fields under her chin. 

As far as I can tell, most these were weak strikes on the obverse - never really come across a deeper strike. The bonus is most tend to be in really good condition and I have a few uncirulated pristine ones I have squirrelled away. 

[Roy]

I have the same dilemma with my Gillicks old chap.

Yours is a nice example. Bag marks on the chin?

I think Steve could estimate a grade (photo allowing).

Personally, they are my favourite QE2 portrait and I suspect they will do well.

[KevjustKev]

Just checked myself, 206 in total, with MS66 being top with 9

[sovereignsteve]

There are a few scuffs on the obverse true enough but sometimes these look worse on photos than they actually are. Reverse looks lovely.

Impossible to judge the grade accurately from a photo. These are slightly blurred so cannot see the very high detail which could mean the difference between a good or very good grade.

[richatthecroft]

Difficult from a photo but regardless of the grade- it’s a nice example.  

My favourite portrait of Her Majesty.  I always think it was a pity they were never struck in Proof at a greater volume- a major, major lottery win would see me hunting out one of the very few Proofs struck. 

 

[1817Karl]

 I graded this one recently and it achieved 65, might be useful for a comparison. I'd say the strike is better on mine but maybe fewer marks on yours so 64-66 could be achievable and if pushed id go for 64... but obviously really difficult with these images..  Anyway thought it might help in the decision.

[Sovereign]

lovely sovereign but not worth grading in my opinion will not add much value to it 

sold on ebay yesterday

1967 MS64 for £285

 

[1817Karl]

https://auctions.thecoincabinet.com/auctions/4-6YVYB/the-coin-cabinet-auction-11-0-buyer-premium?limit=36&search=1958

https://auctions.thecoincabinet.com/auctions/4-8DXSO/the-coin-cabinet-auction-12-0-buyer-premium?limit=36&search=1958

Two 58's sold on the coin cabinet sales recently at £330

[CadmiumGreen]

Lovely example of the Mary Gillick’s portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. One of my favorites, as well. I personally wouldn’t grade, as I do enjoy them raw...and with the condition, it probably wouldn’t add much value to compensate for the cost of grading.

[sovereignsteve]

It's a common coin, not necessarily about increased value, although from the OP's viewpoint, it might not be an easy task. It was from my academic viewpoint and if I had the coin in hand I would probably grade it for the £15 cost.