Dust or damage on this sovereign, opinions please?

[sovtsf]

Hi all, 

Looking for some opinions on this proof sovereign I brought recently, I cant tell if it has dust or a mark between the 'R' and 'A'? I would like it graded if I keep it and this is the only imperfection.

I don't have much experience which is why I am asking incase anyone has seen anything similar? It's very hard for me to tell and only want to send it off if I at least have a chance of a 70. 

I have used an air puffer but it's not made any difference. I would get it conserved if I send it off hoping this is rectified. 

Thanks in advance!
Ben
 

 

[matt1r]

I’m no expert but looks like a small scratch to me based off the colour variation and notice how it creeps on to the R like something has caught it. I’m sure other members will have a better idea.

[sovtsf]

5 minutes ago, matt1r said:

I’m no expert but looks like a small scratch to me based off the colour variation and notice how it creeps on to the R like something has caught it. I’m sure other members will have a better idea.

Thanks for your thoughts, I didn't notice that on the R. I think you maybe right there. 😬

[Xander]

It definitely looks like a scratch, not sure if NCS conserving it would improve it enough to grade it 70.

[sovtsf]

1 minute ago, Xander said:

It definitely looks like a scratch, not sure if NCS conserving it would improve it enough to grade it 70.

Can conservation improve scratches like this then? I has assumed it wouldn't if it was a scratch but then its the first time Im looking to grade some coins.

[Xander]

1 minute ago, sovtsf said:

Can conservation improve scratches like this then? I has assumed it wouldn't if it was a scratch but then its the first time Im looking to grade some coins.

Not sure if conserving it would guarantee a 70, it has to be pretty much perfect.

I had a Sovereign with a slight scratch, sent it to NCS, NGC it came back 68, so wan't really worth the bother or the cost.

Numistacker will give you good advice about grading coins. 

[sovtsf]

1 minute ago, Xander said:

Not sure if conserving it would guarantee a 70, it has to be pretty much perfect.

I had a Sovereign with a slight scratch, sent it to NCS, NGC it came back 68, so wan't really worth the bother or the cost.

Numistacker will give you good advice about grading coins. 

Thank you, I asked Numistacker as I am going to send my first batch of coins to him and he wasn't sure if it was damage or not from the pic.

I have a few coins I'm unsure about sending out of about 8 and this being one. 

To the naked eye its very hard to spot.

[Xander]

41 minutes ago, sovtsf said:

To the naked eye its very hard to spot

Once NGC put it under the Loupe it will show up. I suppose it's a chance we take when grading, 70 being the magic number.

I have been disappointed a few times.

[kimchi]

1 hour ago, sovtsf said:

Can conservation improve scratches like this then? I has assumed it wouldn't if it was a scratch but then its the first time Im looking to grade some coins.

No.

'Conservation' (cleaning) can only take away what should not be on the coin, it can't fix scratches etc.

[sovereignsteve]

looks like a scratch or scuff. defo not dust. conservation unlikely to make a difference

[1817Karl]

That looks like a scratch to me... If so I think it would grade at 69 at best, assuming the rest of the coin is ok. Conservation will do nothing for a scratch or scuff. 

[sovtsf]

27 minutes ago, 1817Karl said:

That looks like a scratch to me... If so I think it would grade at 69 at best, assuming the rest of the coin is ok. Conservation will do nothing for a scratch or scuff. 

Yeah the rest is pristine,  I brought it as a pristine example and even then knew it might not get a 70 but I at least want a chance if Im going to send it in so don't think I will. 

[matt1r]

What sov out of interest?

[sovtsf]

1 minute ago, matt1r said:

What sov out of interest?

a 2017 Piedfort 

[sovtsf]

Thanks everyone! As I'm in the process of working out which sovereigns to grade and this was really useful I have another one I will add for opinions 👍