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1. PCGS Missed Another Variety #1

   

   

   Discussion by SouthernMetal · November 10, 2024 12:08PM · Home› U.S. Coin Forum

   I received my latest PCGS order, and PCGS missed another variety (again). But - let me know what you think. I submitted a 1939-P nickel for the DDO, FS-101, Reverse of 1940 variety. I was given the Reverse of 1940 designation, but they completely missed the DDO part. The grade was only VF25 - and even with the DDO, it…

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   Comment by krueger · November 11, 2024 5:19PM · Home› U.S. Coin Forum

   They have missed some of mine occasionally too. They like clarity , and visualy more identifieable this one not clear enough. Or they went too fast in the vetting process, or they did not check the references on this variety. I have seen more blatant misses than this one. Missing that fast ball down the middle of the plate…

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   Comment by SouthernMetal · November 12, 2024 7:57AM · Home› U.S. Coin Forum

   Thanks for the replies. They did give me the "Reverse of 1940" even though the steps on the back are well-worn". I will be contacting them to get them to correct this oversight. They grade 250,000+ coins per month, and they are prone to make a few mistakes...

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   Comment by messydesk · November 10, 2024 10:42PM · Home› U.S. Coin Forum

   I'm going to say yes on the FS-101. Spike on B and some fairly obvious Class VI doubling (chubby letters) are apparent despite wear.

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   Comment by messydesk · November 11, 2024 7:41AM · Home› U.S. Coin Forum

   Class VI doubling usually doesn't have that, and this is such a case.

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   Comment by davewesen · November 11, 2024 5:32AM · Home› U.S. Coin Forum

   Can you show me any 'split serifs' on your doubled die obverse?

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   Comment by RobertScotLover · November 10, 2024 11:58PM · Home› U.S. Coin Forum

   If due to the obvious wear it is practically impossible to see the doubling even tho it has a couple of the pups of the die marriage in question, should a tpg label said coin the variety? Personally believe no, but I realize I am in the minority and not being politically correct with my opinion, but nevertheless if the…

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   Comment by jesbroken · November 10, 2024 2:10PM · Home› U.S. Coin Forum

   Be nice to see enlargement of G and I and complete photo of obv/rev. Jim

9. Re: PCGS Missed Another Variety #1

   

   Comment by SouthernMetal · November 10, 2024 12:27PM · Home› U.S. Coin Forum

   Well, there are other things to consider - such as the tall base on the L and the thick serif on the G (not pictured).

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    Comment by SouthernMetal · November 10, 2024 3:06PM · Home› U.S. Coin Forum

    More pictures of the obverse - and full pictures of both sides. Thanks.