How does this PCGS slab work?

Shamika

Error coin.

Looks like the item is exposed.

magikbilly

I thought it must be an illusion because another "normal" slab is laying straight across it - in looking at the last few photographs this error slab is extra thick.
I have not seen this before. Very unusual.

Eric

BustHalfBrian

Some of those photos were taken when the coin was raw...

Broadstruck

Looks like it was compressed a bit like a slinky when slabbed.

I'm always amazed how bonded scrap is graded as how do you decide to go with MS64 instead of MS63 or MS65

Constantine

It's not exposed. You can see scratches in the plastic on one of the photos that is over the coin. It does look like it is exposed though.

1960NYGiants

It's in one of those 5 oz ATB puck holders.

BAJJERFAN

Why would you even want it, much less for $3500?

illini420

<< <i>Looks like it was compressed a bit like a slinky when slabbed.

I'm always amazed how bonded scrap is graded as how do you decide to go with MS64 instead of MS63 or MS65 >>




I would have graded it MS64+

Also not sure about giving it the RD designation, way too much zinc showing!!!

Shamika

<< <i>Also not sure about giving it the RD designation, way too much zinc showing!!! >>

Shamika

<< <i>It's not exposed. You can see scratches in the plastic on one of the photos that is over the coin. >>



Yep, now I see it.

Constantine

Kind of a bummer with all those 15 coins, there is no date to be determined!

Coinflip

TomB

It looks like the same style of holder that is used by PCGS for Assay Medals. I believe there is complete coverage of the item.

robertpr

<< <i>I'm always amazed how bonded scrap is graded as how do you decide to go with MS64 instead of MS63 or MS65 >>



I've always had the same question. If I had my own grading company, I'd probably just call it "uncirculated details" or perhaps even "genuine". Nonetheless I'm sure the grade is irrelevant to the potential purchaser and doesn't factor in to the pricing equation either on a piece like this.

CoinCast

I have seen the coin in person and it is basically like an ATB holder with prongs I believe.

astrorat

<< <i>Looks like it was compressed a bit like a slinky when slabbed.

I'm always amazed how bonded scrap is graded as how do you decide to go with MS64 instead of MS63 or MS65 >>

Yeah ... it seems to be somewhat arbitrary when compared with grading other errors or non-error pieces. Then again, the assigned grade is rarely a factor in pricing.

Baley

My wife rolls her eyes when I buy a 200 year old quarter or half dollar for a couple hundred dollars. If I brought this home for $3500, I'd be in the doghouse for, like, ever.

ctf_error_coins

<< <i>Why would you even want it, much less for $3500? >>



Because it is really cool.

I am not a buyer at that price tho .....

johnny9434

i am not a buyer at $3,500 either. to me theres no justification on the price. jmo

ricko

Once again, a really interesting 'mint error'...but always makes me wonder how it got out.... Cheers, RickO