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How does this PCGS slab work?

ShamikaShamika Posts: 18,785 ✭✭✭✭
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Error coin.

Looks like the item is exposed.


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    magikbillymagikbilly Posts: 6,780 ✭
    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
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    BustHalfBrianBustHalfBrian Posts: 4,199 ✭✭✭✭
    Some of those photos were taken when the coin was raw...
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    BroadstruckBroadstruck Posts: 30,497 ✭✭✭✭✭
    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 image
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    ConstantineConstantine Posts: 2,369 ✭✭✭
    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.
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    1960NYGiants1960NYGiants Posts: 3,617 ✭✭✭✭
    It's in one of those 5 oz ATB puck holders.
    Gene

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    BAJJERFANBAJJERFAN Posts: 31,645 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Why would you even want it, much less for $3500?
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    illini420illini420 Posts: 11,590 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <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 image >>




    I would have graded it MS64+ image

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

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    ShamikaShamika Posts: 18,785 ✭✭✭✭


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



    image


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    ShamikaShamika Posts: 18,785 ✭✭✭✭


    << <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.


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    ConstantineConstantine Posts: 2,369 ✭✭✭
    Kind of a bummer with all those 15 coins, there is no date to be determined!
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    TomBTomB Posts: 23,088 ✭✭✭✭✭
    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.
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    robertprrobertpr Posts: 6,862 ✭✭✭


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



    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.
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    CoinCastCoinCast Posts: 511 ✭✭✭
    I have seen the coin in person and it is basically like an ATB holder with prongs I believe.

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    astroratastrorat Posts: 9,221 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <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 image >>

    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.
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    BaleyBaley Posts: 22,663 ✭✭✭✭✭
    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.

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    ctf_error_coinsctf_error_coins Posts: 15,433 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <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 .....
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    johnny9434johnny9434 Posts: 33,150 ✭✭✭✭✭
    i am not a buyer at $3,500 either. to me theres no justification on the price. jmo
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    rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Once again, a really interesting 'mint error'...but always makes me wonder how it got out.... Cheers, RickO

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