Bodybag question

Casey

What does it mean when a coin is "bodybaged". I realize that something is wrong so that the coin is not able to be slabbed - but does it mean anything else?

Casey

Russ

If you look carefully at the toe tag, you'll see a micro inscription that reads "ARG". This is code for Additional Revenue Generator.

Russ, NCNE

FatMan

Casey

Simply means that the grading company will not assign a grade to the coin - these are the PCGS No Grades

PCGS - NO GRADES
90 Questionable Authenticity - Coin is a counterfeit.
91|N-1 Questionable/Artificial Toning (Questionable Color) for copper
92|N-2 Cleaning - by cloth or dipping. Harshly cleaned.
93|N-3 Planchet Flaw - Metal impurity in the planchet.
94|N-4 Altered Surface - Whizzed, harsh cleaning, thumped over (using a pasty substance to alter the appearance).
95|N-5 Scratch - Depends on the severity of the scratch or Rim Nick.
96|N-6 No Service or Refund
97|N-7 Environmental Damage - Corrosion, coating (lacquer)
98|N-8 Damage - Tooled (sharp instrument)
99|N-9 PVC (Poly-Vinyl-Chloride) - A substance which will adhere itself to a coin and grow with time. It may alter the coin.