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Is there such a thing that is graded 89?

KnellKnell Posts: 455 ✭✭✭✭✭

This is for PCGS 35th Anniversary copper medal graded 89. I'm confused. I can't seem to find where the NFC anti-counterfeiting technology is located either.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/134133685831?hash=item1f3afd9e47:g:oAcAAOSwVEdihF9r

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  • SlickCoinsSlickCoins Posts: 658 ✭✭✭
    edited June 19, 2022 6:58PM

    It isn't technically graded but it's in a slab.
    I'm sure the experts will give you better answer,,, but until then it's like a slab saying the coin is real & not graded.

  • gumby1234gumby1234 Posts: 5,591 ✭✭✭✭✭

    The 89 code means that is a genuine item that has not been details graded, but also has not been assigned a numerical grade.

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  • MetroDMetroD Posts: 2,243 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited June 20, 2022 7:21AM

    Q1) What does it mean when a PCGS encapsulated medal has "89" on the label in the field normally reserved for the 'Sheldon Scale' grade (i.e., 1-70)?
    A1) In the subject case, it means that the medal is genuine and in "brilliant uncirculated" condition.

    For reference, a screenshot from the associated "cert verification" follows:

    Source

    Q2) Where is the NFC chip located in a PCGS holder?
    A2) The NFC chip is located inside of the label.

    For reference, a screenshot of the location follows:

    Source

    Note - this PCGS video also highlights the location of the NFC chip.

    Added text to enhance clarity.

  • COCollectorCOCollector Posts: 1,333 ✭✭✭✭✭

    On a PCGS label, "89" is not a grade.

    Instead, it's "No Grade Code" that describes the item as Brilliant Uncirculated.
    https://www.pcgs.com/cert/44222743

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  • Cougar1978Cougar1978 Posts: 8,442 ✭✭✭✭✭

    No - 70 is perfect.

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