PCGS Secure laser database

pcunix

Maybe I'm misunderstanding this:

They say that



<< <i>With PCGS Secure service, each coin is laser scanned, imaged, and registered into the Secure data base. The system digitally captures the unique fingerprints of both sides of each coin. Secure can also be used to perform a metallic composition analysis of your coin. >>



and that



<< <i>If a PCGS Secure-certified coin is ever lost or stolen and subsequently resubmitted to PCGS, it can be identified and the recovery process will begin for the rightful owner >>



I assume that they mean that they can compare the laser scan and image to the database. But wouldn't that assume that the lost or stolen coin was also submitted for Secure service? That's not necessarily the case and probably would not be the case.

I would think the more likely value here is that the coin could be positively identified if it was stolen and recovered by police?

LanceNewmanOCC

<< <i>But wouldn't that assume that the lost or stolen coin was also submitted for Secure service? >>



yes.
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pcunix

Perhaps they should lower the bar and require Secure at a lower price point.