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Interesting PCGS insert. (Cannot find in slab book.)
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I have not seen this insert before. The person we got it from said it was a short-lived "variety" that PCGS used back in the OGH days. I looked through the slab book that shows the history of slabs of the different grading services, but did not see this in there. This could perhaps be in a newer edition slab book (if one exists).
The contrast between the two colors is a little sharper than the image suggests.
The contrast between the two colors is a little sharper than the image suggests.
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I don't think there is such an animal as this in the PCGS world.
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<< <i>Is the sharpie font on the label or the slab? >>
Based on the shadow behind it, the sharpie is on the slab.
<< <i>My guess it is a slab that had a sticker that covered up the bottom half of that label, and that it then spent some time in the sun. >>
My thoughts as well. However, the fact that the change in color runs parallel to the lettering and goes directly through the center of the grade (MS62) does give me pause.
<< <i>My guess it is a slab that had a sticker that covered up the bottom half of that label, and that it then spent some time in the sun.
I don't think there is such an animal as this in the PCGS world. >>
Yeah, you're probably right. And looking at the coin that is certainly the first impression that I get. But when I look closely at it (I can't believe that I actually looked at an insert with a glass), there is zero fading in the type and also the lighter color extends to the very top of the insert, which is actually protected a bit by the plastic. I would think the part covered by the plastic would show at least a touch less fade than the area totally exposed to light.
The improperly colored card stock mentioned by MsMorrisine also makes sense.
Oh, well.