Variety specifics

Keyrock

David,

PCGS will certify numerous types of varieties but only a few a recognized in the registry. for example lincoln cents 1944D/S Type I and Type II are recognized and certified but only the Type I is valid for entry. Will PCGS recognize all that are certified in the variety registry or only the major ones. I was under the impression that if 5 or more were certified then they would be part of the set.

Regards,
Rich

homerunhall

Hi Rich...After much discussion with various Registry participants, and after applyong some market logic, we have come up with the following variety policy.

We'll put in the Registry any variety recognized by PCGS that has a population of 5 or more (and a few high profile varieties with a smaller Pop) with the following exceptions.

1. We won't put in the "weak" versions of a variety, i.e. the weak reverse 1922 Lincoln, the type 2 and 3 versions of several varieties.

2. We won't put in weak mint mark varieties, i.e. the 1922-D weak D Lincoln, the 1911-D weak D $2&1/2.

Thanks.

David