The unique Col. Green-Eliasberg-Bass 1870-S $3 gold piece is fascinating for a number of reasons, including the markings or graffiti'd "893" on the reverse. PCGS recently graded the coin AU50, suggesting that the "893" is mint-made or maybe that such an important coin is worthy of net grading (which seems rather generous, even without considering the "893").
Should this coin be straight graded? Would a details grade really have an effect on the auction price of this rarity?
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I do not think it would affect the price much. Unique to date and everyone or their agents know the history. Goes beyond upgrading 1804 $'s and 13 nicks imho though.
Market graded so all is well or off to the other service.
Straight grade is not right to everyone else that got a Details rating .
The above link goes to a picture of the coin in its holder (it just says “893 Engraved” on the label). If the link doesn’t work you can still go the picture through the PCGS site.
I tried swiping as Tazcollector instructed but it’s not working for me .
Would someone please post a picture of the holder ? Thank you 🙏🏻