Planchet Flaws on Early Dollars
alefzero
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One thing that irritates me is that typically Flowing Hair and Bust silver dollars with planchet flaws (even indicated on the tags) are given Details non-grades. My perspective is that they are As Minted and should rather be straight-graded and in Error holders.
Is there a reasonable contrary opinion I should consider? Is it worth the time to bring them to PCGS to see if they can just simply be graded as errors?
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I don’t see a planchet flaw as any different than a planchet damaged by adjustment marks before striking. Both should be given a straight grade. But I don’t mind if the tpg wants to note them on the slab.
I don’t think they should be graded as errors.
I agree they should be straight-graded, of course. I am indifferent regarding calling them errors or not. They are erroneous from production, but in preparation rather than striking (which is usually associated with errors).