Question on Grading Mint Errors PCGS vs. NGC
wheat34
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Sorry for the "Grading 101" question regarding the major coin grading companies.
If I have, for example, 5 modern US circulation coins of different denominations all exhibiting either a DDO or DDR, what grading tier / submission cost am I looking at from the respective companies?
My interpretation seems to be that for PCGS, it would fall under the "Mint Error" tier at $40 / coin.
However, it looks like for NGC, it would fall under "Modern Special" tier at $15 / coin.
So, looking at grading cost alone, PCGS would be $200 for the 5 coins and NGC would be $75.
Is this correct?
Thank you.
Harry
If I have, for example, 5 modern US circulation coins of different denominations all exhibiting either a DDO or DDR, what grading tier / submission cost am I looking at from the respective companies?
My interpretation seems to be that for PCGS, it would fall under the "Mint Error" tier at $40 / coin.
However, it looks like for NGC, it would fall under "Modern Special" tier at $15 / coin.
So, looking at grading cost alone, PCGS would be $200 for the 5 coins and NGC would be $75.
Is this correct?
Thank you.
Harry
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NGC turnaround times are the same for errors as modern, economy etc....very fast these last few weeks. I had a error submission of 79 coins arrive at NGC on 9/22 and it is already in quality control and I except the grades should post tomorrow.
Cameron Kiefer
-Paul
It seems that unless there is a wildly compelling reason to go with PCGS, NGC is the way to go for modern mint errors.
Thank you again.
Harry
NGC has issues designating between what a Uncentered Broadstrike is and what a Off Center really is and visa-versa... same with Partial Collars and Broadstrikes. So yes they are close to 1/3 the price but there's also a good chance they will muff it up especially on the actual Off Center Percentage.
Yet if you really want to save money there's always SEGS... they will call your AU58 a MS63 and turn your 5% Off Center into a 15%!
Any other thoughts / perspectives would be greatly appreciated!
Harry
President, Racine Numismatic Society 2013-2014; Variety Resource Dimes; See 6/8/12 CDN for my article on Winged Liberty Dimes; Ebay
<< <i>for errors do you need the five coin minimum? >>
There is no longer a five coin minimum for any/all services (that's why they implemented the $5 per order fee).
<< <i>Sorry for the "Grading 101" question regarding the major coin grading companies.
If I have, for example, 5 modern US circulation coins of different denominations all exhibiting either a DDO or DDR, what grading tier / submission cost am I looking at from the respective companies?
>>
My first suggestion before you spend money with either service is to make sure they that (a) you have properly attributed your coins, and (b) that the service will recognize the varieties. There are a lot of minor doubled dies, especially in the state quarter series, which NGC and PCGS do not attribute on their holders.
Sean Reynolds
"Keep in mind that most of what passes as numismatic information is no more than tested opinion at best, and marketing blather at worst. However, I try to choose my words carefully, since I know that you guys are always watching." - Joe O'Connor
First off, please understand that I do NOT attribute Die Varieties for PCGS; I do
the major mechanical errors only (double strikes, off centers, clips, off metals,
clad layer missing, broadstrikes, etc. etc. etc.)
And, as Sean mentions, you should have someone verify the coins you have.
Just because a coin exhibits doubling of design or lettering, that does not make
it a doubled die. The Cherrypickers Guide, at the end of the book, explains the
various types of doubled dies, ejection/mechanical doubling, and so on.
<< <i>Sean, I'm gettin' tired of you, once again, knowing my thoughts! (that's a joke)
>>
One advantage of living on the East coast, we get a three hour jump on you Californians.
Sean Reynolds
"Keep in mind that most of what passes as numismatic information is no more than tested opinion at best, and marketing blather at worst. However, I try to choose my words carefully, since I know that you guys are always watching." - Joe O'Connor
Harry