June Grading Contest at DLRC
Thanks again to all our participants last month, we hope to have returning contestants trying their eye on this month's group and many newcomers!
Find below obverse and reverse images of 12 certified coins, a mix of types, grades, business strikes, and proofs. Note: there will be no details-graded or altered coins. Use the template at the bottom of this post to submit your guesses by emailing Julia.smith@davidlawrence.com. Participants will earn two points for grading a coin correctly, one point for being within one grade on the Sheldon Scale, and a half point for being within two grades.
At the end of the month we will post the actual grades of each coin and shoutout the top 5 participants (one entry allowed per email address). The winner will receive a 2025 Silver Eagle in CACG MS70, as well as a brand new DLRC loupe and lanyard!
We hope you enjoy the challenge and come back for future monthly contests.
Good luck!
1. 1793 Chain 1c (AMERICA)
Graded by NGC
2. 1913 1c
Graded by PCGS
3. 1925-S 5c
Graded by PCGS
4. 1926-S 10C
Graded by PCGS and approved by CAC
5. 1829/7 50C
Graded by PCGS and approved by CAC
6. 1963-D 50c
Graded by PCGS
7. 1875-S/CC Trade$
Graded by PCGS
8. 1879-CC $1 (Capped Die)
Graded by PCGS
9. 1808 $2 1/2
Graded by NGC
10. 1924 $20
Graded by PCGS
11. Norse Medal (Thick)
Graded by PCGS and approved by CAC
12. 1787 Fugio (4 Cinq, Raised Rims)
Graded by PCGS
Copy and paste the template below into an email and send your guesses to Julia.smith@davidlawrence.com by Monday June, 30th using the subject line June Grading Contest. Be sure to include the appropriate prefix (MS for Mint State, PR for Proofs etc), color designation for copper coinage, and suffix (CAM, DCAM, PL etc) when applicable.
- 1793 Chain 1c (AMERICA) -
- 1913 1c -
- 1925-S 5c -
- 1926-S 10C -
- 1829/7 50C -
- 1963-D 50c -
- 1875-S/CC Trade$ -
- 1879-CC $1 (Capped Die) -
- 1808 $2 1/2 -
- 1924 $2o -
- Norse Medal (Thick) -
- 1787 Fugio (4 Cinq, Raised Rims) -