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PCGS grading and Breen variety attribution
historybuff
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Looking at the respective websites, it appears that NGC attributes Breen varieties on request. But PCGS does not list Breen on their varieties list. I'd like to cross over some NGC Breen coins to PCGS but does not sound like an option?? Does anyone know why PCGS does not recognize these and if they are considering recognizing them in the future?
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Maybe because lots of people don't like Breen and PCGS doesn't want to deal with it? Maybe too many varieties have changed and aren't considered valid?
There's almost always a better alternative to a Breen number for any variety that anyone cares about, whether a CPG number or one cataloged in a specialty guide by people who actually studied the series closely.
Keeper of the VAM Catalog • Professional Coin Imaging • Prime Number Set • World Coins in Early America • British Trade Dollars • Variety Attribution
You have to see if the "Breen" coin is a recognized and valid specimen first before trying to cross it. IMHOP.
I might have one or 2 ANACS Breen coins in my collection, and that is what I would do.
Pete
Breen numbers are for everything, including regular circulation strikes.
At least two TPGS will put Breen numbers on coins when requested.
From what I have seen, Breen tossed a wide lasso on several series. I agree that there are probably other more specialized attributors recognized by PCGS. Which series wwere you (@historybuff) looking at?
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True. Beware of sellers that attach a Breen number to a normal coin in hopes that a buyer will pay more for the number only, thinking it's something special. There's no shortage of sellers that do this.
From what I have seen, Breen tossed a wide lasso on several series. I agree that there are probably other more specialized attributors recognized by PCGS. Which series wwere you (@historybuff) looking at?
oih82w8 - I am looking at no motto gold