Qualifications for a UHR PL?
johnny50
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I have a 2009 Ultra High Relief MS70 FS that I had graded well before the PL designation was recognized. As it is now, value without the PL is about $5000. I'd love to resubmit it for a shot at the PL designation, but really have no idea if i'm close to getting it, or way off. Because of this, i'd hate to have to pay all this money for shippping, grading and $5000 of insurance, which will come to welll over $100 if it's obvious it wont qualify. What are some of the qualifications of the PL designation?
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Obviously, NGC and PCGS may have different standards, so I'm just sharing this as an FYI.
Edit: Also, if it helps, here is the original PCGS announcement that the PL designation would be used. They state that "Many of these business strike coins were minted from highly polished dies and warrant special recognition." The key is to examine your coin (both sides) and determine whether the finish is satin or reflective.
Oh well I usually don’t win the “mint lottery” when I order from them directly, and my UHR was no exception. I never got one those Proof dimes with "S" missing or even a small date cent from 1960 or 1970. I did get a mint set with a string among the coins one time, a Proof dime with a big thumb print on it and the dullest Draped Bust First Lady gold coin ever issued. So I guess have gotten my share of "mint errors. They just have been ones that were worth anything.
Next time you're at a major show, if you have the chance to compare a PL and an non-PL with the labels covered up see if you can tell the difference. I've tried this many time and can't.