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For our example lets take a look at the Kennedy Half Dollar. We
will take a look at various grades and see what the differences are in the
coins. For our examples we'll use the high-grade coins.
PCGS PR69 DCAM 2000 SILVER
Let’s start
with the PCGS PR69 DCAM first. Notice the contrast between the fields and
the devices. The mirrored background is flawless on this coin and there
are just a few pinpoint spots of discoloring on the base of the neck. An
ideal coin for our comparison would have been a 1964 PR69 DCAM but PCGS
shows this coin valued at $3250!
PCGS PR68 DCAM 1968
Our next
coin is a PCGS PR68 DCAM. What is noticeable about this coin is the fields
have a bit of spotting between the “I” and the “B”. It’s hard to tell
whether it is debris or water spots. There is also one dark pinpoint spot
at the base of the neck. The haze behind the head is from my scanner and
is not on the coin itself.
PCGS PR67 DCAM 1969
On the
PCGS PR67 DCAM there are more distractions in the fields over the entire
surface of the coin. A few hairline scratches are visible but there are no
problems found on the bust itself. PCGS shows the value of this coin at $40,
moving up to $79 for a PR68 and $379 for a PR69.
PCI PR65 1964
Our last coin
is a 1964 PR65 Brilliant proof. In addition to the distractions in the
fields there are two pinpoint spots at the base of the neck, one just below
the chin and one on the cheek. What makes this coin interesting is that it
is an accented-hair piece. PCGS values this coin at $30.
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