Will PCGS Grade and Certify Gold Buffalo w/spot?

holdtheline

I have a $25 Gold Buffalo with a spot on the reverse and would like to have it slabbed PCGS but don't want "Genuine" on the slab. I'd like UNC MS... spotted or something like that. Do you think PCGS will grade the coin or slab it genuine? Anyone had any like experience?

notwilight

Generally a spot is not reason for a Genuine holder but the number won't be good. --Jerry

PS What color is the spot? is it a red/brown toning/copper spot?

DorkGirl

Do you have a pic?

MsMorrisine

is it bright red or a copper color.

spot = lower grade than those without the spot.

holdtheline

The spot is black in the cent and circled by orange or red. And I'll take a picture and try to load it so you can see what I'm talking about.

drfish

Sell the coin with the spot and purchase a 69 graded PCGS coin. Might cost a little more than grading yours but you'll have a nicer coin, unless you like the spot-then leave it raw. Surprisingly in OGP with a spot the last two unc on eBay sold for more than a PCGS ms69!

greghansen

Surprisingly in OGP with a spot the last two unc on eBay sold for more than a PCGS ms69!

Man, there is no accounting for tastes is there? Spots on these make them look UGLY in my opinion. I would own one with spots only for as long as it took to sell it. I agree with the recommendation that you sell it, let someone else live with the spots and buy a 69 with the proceeds.

lkeigwin

Sounds "active". Acetone probably won't help but it can't hurt.

I agree with the general advice. Dump and replace it. The spot won't get better and may get worse.
Lance.

MsMorrisine

<< <i>The spot is black in the cent and circled by orange or red. And I'll take a picture and try to load it so you can see what I'm talking about. >>




that could be a fleck of grease.

buy some pure acetone and try dipping it off.


do not try to scrub it off nor wipe it off.


let the acetone do the work. The acetone will dissolve the grease off.


air dry, or follow the acetone bath with an alcohol bath then air dry it.


do not reuse acetone. once contaminated it will have junk mixed in with it and will leave residues behind. always use fresh acetone.

WTCG

Coins with spots will grade.

The spot is likely a spit spot. The spot can be made much smaller and neutralized but it won't disappear completely.

dcarr

Since the coin is question is 999 pure gold, soaking in acid for (such as so-called "dip", like "Tarn-X") may completely remove the spot with no other detrimental effects.
But don't use any such cleaner that was previously used to clean silver coins. Be sure to rinse completely afterwards, and use a soft clean cotton bath towel to pat it dry (never rub it).