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Just received a PCGS 65 graded quarter, UGH....

Well I have just experienced the saying live by the picture, die by the picture.

The coin I recived matched the number in photos, but sure did not show the UGLY scratch like
mark on the obverse. PCGS graded it a 65? For sure a gift to them, but to me....ugho.
Kudos to the photograher for getting it to not show!

So any one else have a similar story?
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  • commoncents05commoncents05 Posts: 10,096 ✭✭✭
    If it really is a scratch, and worth it, send it back to PCGS for a review. Are you sure it's a scratch? Got pics?

    -Paul
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  • Is it a washington? I've seen some real crap Washington quarters in MS65 holders.
  • ElcontadorElcontador Posts: 7,693 ✭✭✭✭✭
    If you want to see the ugliest coins in 5 holders, I suggest looking at Barber Halves, Seated $s and Trade $s. The former are usually just plain ugly. The latter are often dipped out and / or have a sandblasted look.
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  • icsoccericsoccer Posts: 1,339 ✭✭✭
    Yes a Washington. Sure looks like a scratch. The reverse is OK but the scratch & it gets a 65???
    Not an expensive coin, but just had to smile when I saw it in hand and rechecked the
    pictures... scratch (blem) nowhere to be seen. I also just got a 66 by NGC, another Washington and it had small dot impressions
    on the front. Maybe I am not in tune with how they are grading now, just seems loose and overgraded a bit.
    I have read many other stories on the boards about how tight some grades are so I thought I'd share a story about one that wasn't.
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