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As widespread as this problem appears to be, I doubt that you’ll be able to get help from PCGS or the FBI. I would have thought that local law enforcement would be a much better option. But sometimes… (View Post)

That’s correct. The coin was previously incorrectly designated as a circulation strike and subsequently determined to be a far less valuable “special strike”. So the submitter was compensated for the… (View Post)

Agreed - it’s a matter of frost and contrast, not depth of reflectivity. As per PCGS: “Surface - Deep Cameo Deep Cameo 1950-1970 Proof Coinage: - Heavily frosted devices on both the obverse and rever… (View Post)

Thanks. For readers who aren’t familiar with this subject, here’s a link to the locked thread: https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/1111725/update-on-an-express-order-thats-over-123-business-days… (View Post)

I never even implied that all rare coins are required to have provenances. All I’ve been saying is that this is an unusual situation for such a famous rarity, and that some of us find it puzzling. Eq… (View Post)