PCGS Genuine codes

sinin1

I haven't got them memorized yet,
and can get a quicker find here than searching to PCGS improved website


No Grade Description Printed Description Holdered
82 Filed Rims Yes Yes
83 Peeling Lamination No No
84 Holed and Plugged Yes Yes
90 Not Genuine No No
91 Questionable Color No Yes
92 Cleaning No Yes
93 Planchet Flaw No Yes
94 Altered Surfaces No Yes
95 Scratch / Rim Dent No Yes
97 Environmental Damage No Yes
98 Damage No Yes
99 PVC Residue No No

MsMorrisine

if you want to search the forums later

fix "Gnunine"... or better yet, since one is "not genuine" make it "No Grade Codes"

PerryHall

You shouldn't have to memorize a code hidden within the serial number. The problem should be spelled out on the label.

sinin1

but it isn't

ttt

Meltdown

<< <i>You shouldn't have to memorize a code hidden within the serial number. The problem should be spelled out on the label. >>


I agree. Not their best idea ever...

coolest

Is the term, not genuine, correct?

I thought they only used the term, questionable authenticity.

cameron12x

If a coin is given a 98 "damaged" designation, how can one determine "why" it was given such a designation?

illini420

<< <i>If a coin is given a 98 "damaged" designation, how can one determine "why" it was given such a designation? >>



Just have to look at the coin as many of those are obvious. Remember, if a coin gets any of these codes the coin may have multiple problems. For example a coin may have questionable color, be cleaned, scratched and damaged. But PCGS would only use on of the codes as they can't use multiple codes on the same coin. Really makes it a guessing game.

ProofCents

They should print the code on the back of the holder

cameron12x

<< <i>

<< <i>If a coin is given a 98 "damaged" designation, how can one determine "why" it was given such a designation? >>



Just have to look at the coin as many of those are obvious. Remember, if a coin gets any of these codes the coin may have multiple problems. For example a coin may have questionable color, be cleaned, scratched and damaged. But PCGS would only use on of the codes as they can't use multiple codes on the same coin. Really makes it a guessing game. >>


For example, I'd like to specifically know why one of my recent additions was given this designation.

It would great if we could look online and see publishable notes from the graders to better understand what they were seeing and documenting?

ricko

A point could be made that the 'grading' fee is the equivalent of an appraisal, and as such, further detail is warranted when the item is found not worthy of a grade. Cheers, RickO

cameron12x

<< <i>A point could be made that the 'grading' fee is the equivalent of an appraisal, and as such, further detail is warranted when the item is found not worthy of a grade. Cheers, RickO >>

ocon4008

<< A point could be made that the 'grading' fee is the equivalent of an appraisal, and as such, further detail is warranted when the item is found not worthy of a grade. Cheers, RickO >>


also

crazyhounddog

<< <i>A point could be made that the 'grading' fee is the equivalent of an appraisal, and as such, further detail is warranted when the item is found not worthy of a grade. Cheers, RickO >>



Hey that's three agreements in a row Ricko