Re half sovereign shield back..grading.

[Dankanugget]

Dear all,

I have a few half sovereign shield backs dated 1887 and 1878.

theyvare in great condition but obviously I am biased and can get it wrong.

is grading worth it vs the cut all demand worth of these types of half sovereigns?

regard.

d

[Silverlocks]

At a guess, probably not.  Dealers already seem to be able to charge a premium for ungraded shields already, so I'm not entirely convinced you'd really get much from having them graded.  If they're somewhere in the MS range it might be worth grading and flogging them but it's still hit or miss as to whether that would significantly add to their value unless it was a really rare or in-demand year.

Bear in mind that coins with a high numismatic premium can be harder than bullion to sell quickly while retaining the premium, so as a stacker holding high premium coins can be a bit of a liability.  If you're collecting graded coins that might be worth doing, but it's a clap shoot as to whether you'd actually get it back in a quick sale, making numismatics very hit and miss as an investment for a stacker.  If you've got a high premium coin you might be better off flogging it and reinvesting the money in more liquid run-of-the-mill sovs with a lower downside on sale.

Or, maybe just keep some nice coins and enjoy the classic design.

Edited November 18, 2022 by Silverlocks

[sovereignsteve]

18 minutes ago, Dankanugget said:

is grading worth it vs the cut all demand worth of these types of half sovereigns?

Almost certainly not unless they are in exceptional grade or a rare variety

[Dankanugget]

Many thanks for the replies

 

[shawy2510]

If they are in great condition grade them 100% put some pictures of them up. An MS66 1887 sells for 2k easily.

I got a 1914 bullion half sov & graded a 66 which was finest which I sold for £1800.

 

[Leonmarsh]

In my.opinion.no I have had 63 and a 64 in these which were hard to shift 

If you get 65,66 then it's a different ballgame 

[Dankanugget]

9 hours ago, shawy2510 said:

If they are in great condition grade them 100% put some pictures of them up. An MS66 1887 sells for 2k easily.

I got a 1914 bullion half sov & graded a 66 which was finest which I sold for £1800.

 

 

 

 

See what you guys think

Edited November 19, 2022 by Dankanugget

[Dankanugget]

Edited November 19, 2022 by Dankanugget
Pictures could be better

[Dankanugget]

Edited November 19, 2022 by Dankanugget

[Dankanugget]

Edited November 19, 2022 by Dankanugget
Pictures could be better

[dicker]

Nice set but I wouldn’t bother grading them.

Best

Dicker

[GoldDiggerDave]

Can you take any better photos? 
 

Any rim nicks, weak strike, poor fields, anything more than the very slightest wear to the high points, if they don’t have almost all of the original lustre then don’t grade them if you are seeking the very high MS grades. 

Alternatively if you are just wanting to see how it works then stick a few of the ones that you think are the best ones, it’s away of confirming/training your eye for your future purchases. 

[Dankanugget]

8 hours ago, Dankanugget said:

 

 

 

See what you guys think

 

Just now, Dankanugget said:

 

Better pictures

[LawrenceChard]

On 18/11/2022 at 11:44, Dankanugget said:

Dear all,

I have a few half sovereign shield backs dated 1887 and 1878.

theyvare in great condition but obviously I am biased and can get it wrong.

is grading worth it vs the cut all demand worth of these types of half sovereigns?

regard.

d

It would be worth getting any sheld fron half sovereigns authenticated; they are extemely rare.

It would be more specific to say Jubilee Head halves, as Young Head halves are also shields.

😎

[shawy2510]

Personally I wouldn't grade them in that condition. For an MS grade you will need alot better.

These are high grade examples I sold not too long ago.

 

[Petra]

5 minutes ago, shawy2510 said:

Personally I wouldn't grade them in that condition. For an MS grade you will need alot better.

These are high grade examples I sold not too long ago.

 

 

5 minutes ago, shawy2510 said:

Personally I wouldn't grade them in that condition. For an MS grade you will need alot better.

These are high grade examples I sold not too long ago.

 

What’s wrong with the 1887 one?

[shawy2510]

Nothing is wrong with it but to warrant grading & uplifting in value it would need to be an MS64 or higher which I don't think it would. The bottom 1887 is better but grade MS61-63 & you will have wasted £60 odd in grading fees.

[Dankanugget]

Thanks for the input on these coins.