Silver Eagle Reverse Proof Designer Set PCGS PR60?
foolio
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Hello,
I recently got my graded coin back from PCGS for the silver eagle reverse proof designer set.
I had it graded as a first strike and did not open the original packaging from the US Mint.
I was shocked to find out it got a grade of PR60 from PCGS. Most proof coins grade around 69 or 70 (with few little lower), but i have NEVER seen a 60 before. I thought it was an error by PCGS.
Upon close inspection, i can see that the relief is not as detailed compared to my PR70 graded coins, but i didnt think that it was that bad. There are certainly no other hairline cracks or visible scratches that would warrant a 60 grade.
Does this make my coin that much more rare or am i stuck with a paperweight?
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It would actually be worth more to me as a PR60 than a PR69. Perhaps other collectors feel the same way.
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I suspect it is an error in the number on the cert. Did you type the cert number into the PCGS certificate verification? If they match it would be worth a call to cust service.
I doubt that it's a 60.
bob
Mechanical error?
Available image?
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it could be a label-making error.
pics of both sides would help.
what is the certification number?
a coin that pulls a 60 would have to be pretty beat up. looking forward to confirmatory-contradictatory pics
we do not need it, but it might be helpful for you : to find your submission number
If it is a 60 then yes a paper weight.
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yes i checked the population report and the cert number it reflects as a 60.
pics
stack the pics... put the obverse on top and the reverse UNDER the obverse
Proof 60s are real dogs. If your coin does not have any serious problems then a mechanical error is likely the cause of the grade you received. Contact PCGS customer service to resolve the problem.
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I'm in the mechanical error camp. I've NEVER seen a modern Proof coin graded that low. Call customer service.
with a 60, you wouldn't have to look for marks. immediate noticeability of many, many marks, no magnification required.
Pictures please. Just use your phone. Practice a little bit and post us a front and rear. Obverse and reverse in coin lingo. Welcome and excuse me for getting excited but there has been some really unusual issues with these. Thanks JZ 😉
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Lowest is 66 other than the 60. Definitely a low ball piece.
Lowball is PO-01
A 60 for a modern is a PO-owner
If it's a mechanical error, then it is really a 69 or 70.
It is virtually impossible that it is a 60.
Yes....that is my 60...
You call and start arguing “mechanical error” and what they will hear on the other end is “I’m not happy with the grade”
I’ve never encountered a “mechanical error” like this before, but perhaps someone know the PCGS paperwork hustle such that maybe graders put handwritten numbers on the sub forms.
Perhaps you can email them a link to this thread
I have no clue but that is nowhere near a 60.
The difference here is so great that I’m calling it a pcgs mistake rather than a “difference of grading opinion”
Get your submission number ready and prepare for phone calls to them.
Worst case is you have to pay for - careful with the choice - “reconsideration service” so you can keep first strike on the label
Do not remove it from the holder under any circumstance
Likely a 69 typed as 60 in error.
It's an error coin!
Could be a 70 as a 60
Which digit is wrong? First or last … or … both(!)
Definitely not 60. Can't wait, one of my unopened sets sitting in QA.
Maybe ask for Heather to chime in?
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It would be nice to know if there are handwritten graders’ notes that could be referenced
no handwritten notes that i can find.
Just the invoice along with the confirmation of each grade and cert #, which validate the 60 grade.
I’m talking pcgs internal notes
Here is a MS62 from PCGS' photograde - https://www.pcgs.com/photograde#/SilEag/Grades
Notice How Many Hits it Has
a 60 is markedly worse, pun intended.
Sure doesn't look anywhere close to a PF60. Like others stated, label error,
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Now the question becomes leave it in a very cool unique error holder or send it back. Me I’d keep it as is. So cool and a fun example of buy the coin. It’s awesome and thanks for sharing. JZ
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You’d save everyone a lot of trouble by purchasing the coin at a 70 valuation
That's the problem. You can't ever sell it.
@PCGS_Moderator can probably get you in touch with the right people to have this looked into.
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Why not? I know a few Label error collectors that would buy it - just not sure for how much though..........
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I’ll bet you can get 70 money for it and probably more😉
A certain cricket went for how much?
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Obvious mechanical error. Some people collect these and would pay more for the coin than what a 70 goes for. It may take a while to find them, though.
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With buyers fee - $5906.25 Not bad for a cricket?????????
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at least the cricket had provenance
I would leave it as is. Makes it more novel and interesting. Besides which, if it ever starts spotting that grade will be closer to the true value.
I have a proof 64 Deep Cam Silver Eagle I got on eBay and had to take it to a dealer friend understand why it was graded so low. It too is a keeper.
Dubious honor, but could be quite the rarity, coin weenies flock to.
I would sell as is, someone will pony up for the plastic (and the paper insert.)
Put it on eBay with a high BIN and see if you get offers.
Its a POP 1. LOL
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Yeah, a POP 1... and EVERTHING higher...
That certainly does not look like a 60, but better pictures (full obverse and reverse, straight on) would let us look for any potential hidden issues. Cheers, RickO