Is a coin more valuable graded or in its original packaging? Pros and Cons? What do you personally prefer?
Graded. Always, unless that "original" packaging is something ultra special I guess to give it more value without being taken out.
Ungraded coins carry the risk that they are not as good in quality as they may seem from pics alone, IF you are planning on getting them graded and expect some sort of grade greater than MS(X).... Ask anyone who's gotten raw coins graded i guess? ...
Disclaimer, I'm not here to argue with you about your denarium-delusions - you asked a simple question, I gave a simple answer. Cheers.