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I went and looked at my just newly holder 2018 PR palladium's just to find that the holders have small cracks in them right on the rim like this any one else see this? looks like the rim is sitting up to high and hitting the holder.
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Interesting..... is the coin too fat for the slab?
That's what it looks like. Perhaps your coin has extremely high "fins" or it was not centered as you suggested.
Looks like it in some spots, Hi rim coin.
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One or two of mine has had that I believe.
I guess I'll send them back for a new holder, I will call them on Monday. I wonder how many are out there?
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Miss Liberty is just big-boned
Such a beautiful coin shouldn't be housed in a imperfect holder....the cracks are especially bothersome
PF
are those reflections from the reeding because the holder is perfect as well?
I remember minute cracks in the copper bands on large cent kegs.
I suspect that given time you would seeing toning start where those cracks are and it wouldn't be attractive toning,,,,,
Geez, how can they possibly do that ?
They may be stress cracks that occur after a period of time... due to the high rim of the coin... or, it may have happened when sealing the slab... cannot be sure. Certainly you should return it for a reholder. Calling is a good idea as well since they may have a problem and not even be aware of it yet. Cheers, RickO
Yes I just rec them two day's ago Well one on Tuesday and one on Friday. So it must of happen after that or I would of saw it. Maybe others need to look at there coins after a week or so to see if it happens.
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You never know it might come back a 70 if you do this right? Don’t they automatically grade it before they put it in a new holder regardless. They did that to mine but it went from a 70 to a 69. It was after they miss labeled it by NOT labeling it a First Strike but just a normal Label. It was very disappointing but it would be favorable for you.
That would drive me nuts.
The only chance of getting an upgrade in MHO is to send them back raw and they probably will come back in a slab w/o the cracks.
Very poor engineering of the packaging IMHO. Fit and finish is everything when you pay up front for the top of the line. Can't wait to see what their solution is. Peace Roy
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oops, I didn't see the cracks over the rim edge - how wide is that coin? much thicker than a Morgan?
The coin has a richness about it.
(Edit to add)
We need slabs made of diamond for this one.
I was checking thicknesses and widths, based on quick internet check so I hope correct.
Platinum eagle 2.39 mm 32.7 mm wide
Morgan dollar 2.40 mm 38.1 mm wide
Palladium eagle 2.50 mm 34.1 mm wide
Gold eagle 2.87 mm 32.7 mm wide
Silver eagle 2.98 mm 40.6 mm wide
I don't know what different slab sizes might be used at PCGS, but the coins all have different dimensions.
Edited to say if there were special plastic slabs for platinum eagles, for example, and these were used for palladium eagles, the palladium coins would be a tighter fit both thickness and width. This might cause cracks if put under enough stress. But this is just my speculation. I have no idea what actual PCGS plastic slab ranges for coins are acceptable, or used.
National Commemorative Medals of the U.S. Mint:
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/u-s-coins/medals-tokens/national-commemorative-medals-united-states-mint-1940-present/alltimeset/195526
Those cracks are unacceptable. Never seen a 2009 UHR Double Eagle which are 4mm thick have cracks.
Definitely I would re-holder.
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No, there is no grading involved with standard reholdering. If you want it to be graded again you have to pay for reconsideration or regrade.
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Just received my palladium back. The holder was fine with no cracks, but it did have a few areas of sticky glue like scotch tape had been stuck on the back of the slab.
Goo Gone took care of it, but still was strange as it was direct from grading and was in a nice blue box.
National Commemorative Medals of the U.S. Mint:
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/u-s-coins/medals-tokens/national-commemorative-medals-united-states-mint-1940-present/alltimeset/195526
Hello,
If you have a PCGS holder that has the scratches similar to the one the OP posted, please give our Customer Service Representatives a call at 1-800-447-8848, our team is available to assist you Monday through Friday from 7:00AM to 5:00PM PST.
There will be no charge associated with reholdering these coins, including shipping them to and from PCGS.
Our Customer Service Representatives will provide you with a pre-paid and fully insured FedEx label to return them on PCGS's account, they will also provide you with instructions via email on how to complete the submission forms.
Our team will usually request that you provide images so that we can see exactly what you are referring to, if possible please be prepared to provide images upon request.
As always, feel free to post on the forums or give us a call with any questions. In addition to myself, we have quite a few team members monitoring these forums. If it is urgent, the fastest way we can assist you is to give us a call.
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Awesome!
Yay, great news from PCGS !!!