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What do you with a "bad cert number"?
toyz4geo
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Hi all,
A while back, I purchased a small lot of MS Jeffersons in the first generation "rattler" holders and have been adding to the lot as I am able to find them. Needless to say, it has been a slow process (still looking).
I purchased an 1944-D MS65 in one of the rattler holders. When I try to put it into my registry inventory, it comes back as "bad cert number".
Has anyone experienced this before, and, if so, what can be done? I want to keep the rattler but would like to put in my inventory.
Thanks in advance,
George
A while back, I purchased a small lot of MS Jeffersons in the first generation "rattler" holders and have been adding to the lot as I am able to find them. Needless to say, it has been a slow process (still looking).
I purchased an 1944-D MS65 in one of the rattler holders. When I try to put it into my registry inventory, it comes back as "bad cert number".
Has anyone experienced this before, and, if so, what can be done? I want to keep the rattler but would like to put in my inventory.
Thanks in advance,
George
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start with a zero, you need 8 digits
I just tried that suggestion for an instance of the cert number not matching online with what the coin really is. With a leading 0, the coin still comes back as an 1877 Proof IHC, which is very different from an MS66FB Mercury Dime.
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start with a zero, you need 8 digits
I just tried that suggestion for an instance of the cert number not matching online with what the coin really is. With a leading 0, the coin still comes back as an 1877 Proof IHC, which is very different from an MS66FB Mercury Dime.
Yes, that's a different problem. I had that problem before and, because I was the one that reported it, I had to send in MY coin to be relabeled. I wasn't happy as it was an older holder and not an expensive coin, so it was a PITA.
For the OP's issue, I would agree with Dave's solution as that is what I have had to do.
I've been told I tolerate fools poorly...that may explain things if I have a problem with you. Current ebay items - Nothing at the moment
start with a zero, you need 8 digits
I just tried that suggestion for an instance of the cert number not matching online with what the coin really is. With a leading 0, the coin still comes back as an 1877 Proof IHC, which is very different from an MS66FB Mercury Dime.
I too have had that problem. Had an 1882-S MS63PL. Cert said $10 gold. Didn't get the gold, but did lose my rattler holder and got a new cert number.
My War Nickels https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/nickels/jefferson-nickels-specialty-sets/jefferson-nickels-fs-basic-war-set-circulation-strikes-1942-1945/publishedset/94452
start with a zero, you need 8 digits
I just tried that suggestion for an instance of the cert number not matching online with what the coin really is. With a leading 0, the coin still comes back as an 1877 Proof IHC, which is very different from an MS66FB Mercury Dime.
I too have had that problem. Had an 1882-S MS63PL. Cert said $10 gold. Didn't get the gold, but did lose my rattler holder and got a new cert number.
If the coin in a rattler is more dear to you as is, then you'll probably want to live with whatever error there is with the cert number. I would never send in a coin in a doily holder to be reholdered, simply to correct a mistake.
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Does the cert number begin with 50? If so, there was an issue with the PCGS data entry for a time period when those certs were issued.
No. It starts 222xxxx. I looked on eBay looking for that series of numbers on rattler holders and found several, all starting with 222. Nothing close enough to be part of the same submission though.
My War Nickels https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/nickels/jefferson-nickels-specialty-sets/jefferson-nickels-fs-basic-war-set-circulation-strikes-1942-1945/publishedset/94452
OTOH, if you want it in your PCGS online inventory but don't need it for a registry set then just add it as a non-PCGS coin.
Lance.
I don't think PCGS has much choice. Fixing this means submitting your coin for a new cert and holder. That's the only way to get it into your registry. It won't cost a nickel
OTOH, if you want it in your PCGS online inventory but don't need it for a registry set then just add it as a non-PCGS coin.
Lance.
Good thought. The thing is it is a MS Jefferson in a rattler. So far I have been able to put together a small grouping of MS Jeffersons in rattler holders, including this one. I would rather keep the rattler intact rather than a new cert #. Adding as non pcgs will allow me to keep inventory intact.
I have emailed PCGS with pics of the obverse and reverse. Quick response that they are looking into it. Fingers crossed that they can just fix it.
My War Nickels https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/nickels/jefferson-nickels-specialty-sets/jefferson-nickels-fs-basic-war-set-circulation-strikes-1942-1945/publishedset/94452