More questions about grading

Insane

I bought this coin on eBay thinking it would be nice for my girlfriend as it is her birth year, it was graded MS 65 by PCGS and I thought it would be a nice coin. When I got the coin I could see corrosion on it.
The seller had a return policy, so I took advantage of that, and sent the coin back, still waiting to see if my payment is returned to Paypal.

Can anyone explain how it can be put into the holder by PCGS and have this happen to it, as I cannot think PCGS would grade this coin MS 65. Does PCGS vacuum pack the coins into the holder or at least dry the air before packing?

TomB

Those are toning spots. Corrosion is something different, though there are some on the boards who hate toning enough to call all toning corrosion. There is nothing that I can see on that coin that should keep it out of a holder.

coinguy1

My guess is that the coin was dipped (and not properly neutralized) before it was submitted for grading. And that the discoloration areas appeared some time afterwards.

Insane

I don't know much about coins, but I could see it was pitted, looked like weld splatter and not toning, as I think toning is just surface color, am I correct, would any one want to keep it as a MS 65 ?

Sonorandesertrat

<< <i>My guess is that the coin was dipped (and not properly neutralized) before it was submitted for grading. And that the discoloration areas appeared some time afterwards. >>

jayPem

I can't really see too many collectors wanting to keep that as a 65.

llafoe

RickO could dip it for you... where is RickO?

lkeigwin

<< <i>My guess is that the coin was dipped (and not properly neutralized) before it was submitted for grading. And that the discoloration areas appeared some time afterwards. >>

I agree. And PCGS would make things right if it were sent in for a spot review.

Bummer that PCGS should suffer from some doctor's poor work. But that's why grading fees are hefty.
Lance.

TomB

<< <i>I don't know much about coins, but I could see it was pitted, looked like weld splatter and not toning, as I think toning is just surface color, am I correct, would any one want to keep it as a MS 65 ? >>


The coin has not been welded and it is simply toning. It is unattractive as an MS65 and I would not keep the coin, either. Keep reading and learning.