Would you consider this a mechanical error?
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even though it is basically worth melt?
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You have a close-up pic of the rim damage?
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Are you asking if the mechanical error is the "VF" grade?
Terrible image! Not sure it looks VF though...
The "Detail Grade" should be at least AU.
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I believe the the “VF” portion of the grade constitutes a mechanical error. The value of the coin is irrelevant with respect to the question that was posed.
Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.
you can blow it up, obverse 2 o'clock
https://greatcollections.com/Coin/1331014/1908-Saint-Gaudens-Gold-Double-Eagle-No-Motto-PCGS-Genuine-VF-Details
I think the OP is wondering if he should alert Ian to get the slab corrected by PCGS before the auction ends? Probably would be a good idea, as GC does a good job in representing accuracy in their auctions.
Oh, okay. You mean this.
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I'm not a grader. This coin isn't better then VF??
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Who came up with the silly term of "mechanical error" which implies a machine malfunction? It's not like a robot is doing their data entry. Let's start calling it what it is---it's a "human error" and also a failure of quality control.
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It’s clearly better than “VF”, which is why I previously posted that I believe it qualifies as a mechanical error. The coin looks as if it should have been graded “UNC Detail”, not “VF detail”.
Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.
That coin appears better than VF.... and, I agree with @PerryHall, a labeling error really is human error.... At least until the input/results are done with AI....if ever. Cheers, RickO
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Thanks for those reality checks! Thought I was losing my mind!!
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