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I spent $250 on these two coins. Should I grade them? I’m trying to do a cost-benefit analysis.

Should I liberate these coins and send them for grading and encapsulation, or should I keep them in the GSA slabs and let NGC add the riddon around them?

I am trying to condence my silver stack… which one needs to go first? Thanks.

They seem to be worth the effort of getting graded. What are your unbiased thoughts on this? I’m biased because I’ve been holding onto these two ever since I can remember!

Looking for opinions on this coin. Sold to me as a Constantius II AV solidus, Antioch mint, GLORIA REIPVBLICAE reverse. Measurements: weight 3.8g (confirmed 3x), diameter 20-21mm, surface XRF reads 98% Au. Standard solidus weight should be ~4.5g, so I’m concerned about the underweight. Edge looks irregular and gold throughout (no seam line). Considering submitting to NGC Ancients but wanted thoughts first. Photos attached!

I’ve been holding onto this piece for years now, and I feel it deserves to be graded or, at the very least, authenticated. I’d love to hear your thoughts on this.