PCGS can't recognize an SMS!?

techeff

This struck thru Kennedy was PCGS graded MS when I know for a fact that it's an SMS. I don't think it makes much difference when it comes to pricing the coin, but I want the coin's history noted properly. I have three other SMS Kennedy's with identical surfaces SMS67+. Do you think they would grade them MS?

ElectricEye

mechanical errors do happen ~ I have a 1964D MS63 in a 1964 MS63 holder

send it back with a copy of the submission form and an explanation

techeff

Thanks! I'm trying to get a hold of them before they ship it back to me.

Russ

<< <i>I don't think it makes much difference when it comes to pricing the coin, but I want the coin's history noted properly. >>



In the case of this coin, no. But at higher grades, (MS66, MS67), the difference is enormous.

PCGS seems to have a major problem with the 1965 to 1967 coinage in determining the difference between business strikes and SMS. I have a hunch they're pretty lost in this area. Considering the large mintages of the business strikes, compared to the tiny populations in higher grades, my guess is there are a lot holdered as SMS that really aren't.

Russ, NCNE

Russ

<< <i>I have three other SMS Kennedy's with identical surfaces SMS67+. Do you think they would grade them MS? >>



If they did, you'd be in fat city.

Russ, NCNE