Grading standards: Buffalo 5c..PCGS v. NGC..help!!

Manorcourtman

What's your experience in the Buff. series? PCGS vs. NGC grading standards.....equal, -1 point, -2 points?? Input is appreciated since I am just starting into this series and buying raw coins is dangerous these days!!!. Thanks, Chris

Manorcourtman

anyone?????

BigD5

I would say both services are on par with this series.

The tough part is figuring out all the little grading nuances for the different dates that have differrent striking characteristics in the series.

The only certification difference you will encounter is the upper echelon of grading, where many buyers will prefer the pcgs slabbed coin, as opposed to the ngc slabbed coin.

For mint state coins up to ms/66, either holder should be ok.

Plenty of dogs in all grades, from both services, so wait for the good ones!

Vitaminguy

My super PQ 1914-S in NGC 66, came back a PCGS 65. Presidential review stated light haze under magnification between seven and eight o'clock on reverse. 66 and over PCGS is tougher, coin will be back in a NGC holder soon.

Shamika

NGC sure seems to be conservative with Buffalos lately.

I prefer PCGS because I like the look of the slabs (silly reason I know). However, BigD5 is right in my opinion. NGC and PCGS are fairly equal with this series.

OnlyBuffalos

In my opinion, for dates that typically come boldly struck, PCGS and NGC are close in grading standards; for dates that usually have weak strikes, PCGS does not grade as liberally.

View the Heritage archives and compare the S and D mints of the late teens and twenties to help your evaluation. The prices for these dates (PCGS vs NGC) usually reflect the grading standard differences.