Comments on: Perth Mint Sees Bullion Demand Rise in February After January’s Slump

By: Rick

Rick — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 11:00:55 +0000

In reply to Rick. Just a little back & forth with some coin-snob talk... I'm a jeans & flannel, PB&J, part time leisure guy living in the Burbs, and comfortable with it 100%.

By: E 1

E 1 — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 05:41:18 +0000

In reply to Rick. Keep me posted Rick. I am nearing completion on my Proof Franklin Set and may have them CACed. Thanks

By: Rick

Rick — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 04:11:46 +0000

In reply to E 1.

Good to know E1,

Thanks for the technicalities. Nothing like a good caliper on hand!
I think the CAC holders may look good against the black velvety pockets in the wood cases. They’re running a crossover special for the next several weeks, sooo….

By: E 1

E 1 — Sun, 16 Mar 2025 21:37:35 +0000

In reply to Rick. Rick, PCGS: Slab Dimensions Measured (2015 version) Width = 2.485" Length = 3.256" Height = 0.385" CAC: Difference to PCGS Width ▲ = 130.5 mils narrower Length▲ = 56.0 mils shorter 50 mils is the thickness of a match book cover. The CAC slabs will fit inside of the Lighthouse slot. But, it will be a slightly loose fit. The slot does have a tapered crush zone. You may not be able to turn the trays upside down when loaded with the CAC holders. ******************************* NGC Slab Width = 2.385" NGC: Slab Height = 3.388" The Lighthouse slot will hold the NGC holder upside down without the tight snap in place fit.

By: Rick

Rick — Sun, 16 Mar 2025 20:02:59 +0000

In reply to E 1.

E1,

I don’t have any CACg coins yet to test the box fitment. I have a couple of raw CC GSA’s I’d like to send to them if I ever get off my butt to join. I recently went after a CACg ’64 Accented Hair Proof Cameo 69 and was blown out of the water from an 8K win, wow(below link), it’s a beauty of a coin…
https://www.greatcollections.com/Coin/1707952/1964-Kennedy-Half-Dollar-Accented-Hair-CACG-Proof-69-CAMEO

Lighthouse does not mention CAC holders for their wood boxes, only PCGS & NGC, but I’ll bet they fit. I think the CAC holders are a bit taller & thicker, but not wider — a guess on my part…

I found a post where a guy asked CAC customer service about the holders and they replied…
“CAC Grading slabs have a width of 2.35″ and length of 3.20″ with a height of 0.40″ inches.”

By: E 1

E 1 — Sun, 16 Mar 2025 18:12:25 +0000

In reply to E 1. Rick, Just a quick question. Were you ever able to determine if the CAC holders would fit securely in the Lighthouse Cherry Wood Boxes?

By: E 1

E 1 — Sun, 16 Mar 2025 12:43:17 +0000

In reply to Rick. Definitely under graded. Check the edges of the coin.

By: Rick

Rick — Sun, 16 Mar 2025 07:05:42 +0000

So spit it out already, Rick!

MS-64
$130.50
$100 over the $30 price Guide for an MS-64(PCGS)…
https://www.greatcollections.com/Coin/1741356/1964-Kennedy-Half-Dollar-PCGS-MS-64-Toned

By: Rick

Rick — Sun, 16 Mar 2025 06:51:32 +0000

“GTG” 1964 Kennedy 50C: ⇊
This coin wasn’t really a contender for my Silver Short Set because I wanted MS-67’s if possible, and this coin was not a 67. Besides, a month earlier I picked up the 1964 MS67 pictured above.
When I came across the coin I really liked it. No hard distractions, great toning, and pleasing to the eye.
It’s in Gen 4.4 plastic from 15-20 years ago when it was graded.
I saw some potential with the coin, and bought it.

By: John Q. Coinage

John Q. Coinage — Sun, 16 Mar 2025 03:48:51 +0000

In reply to Rick. I’ll say 65 but maybe really 66. Some edge marks on forehead and a few on obv field, reverse looks 68…..