PCGS submissions, Grading Opinions

trout · January 30, 2015, 01:07:21 PM

This coin was fresh out of a new Mint set, I had a cursory glance at it before popping it into a saflip for Grading.
Just goes to show that I must be more meticulous when sorting coins to be graded and NOT put any faith in the Quality control at RAM ever again.
Not only does it have a scratch on the reverse it also has a bloody great "Divot" out of the rim on the obverse.

markn · January 30, 2015, 01:11:45 PM

Quote from: 'trout' pid='66253' dateline='1422585441'This coin was fresh out of a new Mint set, I had a cursory glance at it before popping it into a saflip for Grading.
Just goes to show that I must be more meticulous when sorting coins to be graded and NOT put any faith in the Quality control at RAM ever again.
Not only does it have a scratch on the reverse it also has a bloody great "Divot" out of the rim on the obverse.

That's a planchet flaw by the looks of it. Send it to me if you don't want it.

trout · January 30, 2015, 01:15:23 PM

Quote from: 'markn' pid='66254' dateline='1422585705'
Quote from: 'trout' pid='66253' dateline='1422585441'This coin was fresh out of a new Mint set, I had a cursory glance at it before popping it into a saflip for Grading.
Just goes to show that I must be more meticulous when sorting coins to be graded and NOT put any faith in the Quality control at RAM ever again.
Not only does it have a scratch on the reverse it also has a bloody great "Divot" out of the rim on the obverse.

That's a planchet flaw by the looks of it. Send it to me if you don't want it.

All yours Mate

posted to The Purple Penny as its the only address I have on hand (on the card).
If you are nice Kathryn just may let you keep it :diablo::laugh2:

spraggdean23 · January 30, 2015, 02:01:47 PM

I recently purchased a 1955 halfpenny which has something similiar on the rims to trout's 20c piece. On the obverse there is a small area above the N in REGINA where the beading and outer rim are missing. This is replicated on the reverse in nearly the exact same place just above the LI in AUSTRALIA. Would this be considered as a planchet flaw as well or could it have happened when the coin was struck?

spraggdean23 · January 30, 2015, 02:08:00 PM

I recently purchased a 1955 halfpenny that I want to send to PCGS which has something similar on the rims to Trout's 20c piece. On the obverse there is a small area above the N in REGINA where the beading and outer rim are missing. This is replicated on the reverse in nearly the exact same place just above the LI in AUSTRALIA. Would this be considered as a planchet flaw as well or could it have happened when the coin was struck?

Nightparrot · January 30, 2015, 02:15:50 PM

Quote from: 'spraggdean23' pid='66261' dateline='1422589080'I recently purchased a 1955 halfpenny that I want to send to PCGS which has something similar on the rims to Trout's 20c piece. On the obverse there is a small area above the N in REGINA where the beading and outer rim are missing. This is replicated on the reverse in nearly the exact same place just above the LI in AUSTRALIA. Would this be considered as a planchet flaw as well or could it have happened when the coin was struck?

Not sure but from your description it shouldn't prevent grading by PCGS.

serial · January 30, 2015, 04:07:06 PM

will this grade or do you think it will end up in a details slab?
if it does what do you think it will grade?

stevo1962 · January 30, 2015, 04:15:21 PM

I dont think PCGS will like this one

trout · January 30, 2015, 04:23:07 PM

VF20 Obverse XF40 Reverse
Nice strike on the reverse, Not so much on the obverse.
Appears to have been dipped at some stage and lots of meat missing due to wear also quite a lot of detracting marks on the obverse.
I am pretty sure PCGS doesn't "Split Grade .
Best grade on this one VF25 or VF Details (Altered Surfaces)

You can always wait until a REAL expert answers But that is my take on this coin using the images supplied

markn · January 30, 2015, 05:23:22 PM

Even if it does grade I don't think it would justify the cost. It would just be a scratched coin in a PCGS holder. Regardless, I don't think it will grade.

ausproofs · January 30, 2015, 05:46:33 PM

Quote from: 'ausproofs' pid='63619' dateline='1418377010'Just got this coin today.... What are your thought ? Is it worth slabbing ? If so what do you think it would get ? Thanks Folks..

I got my result back... It is PR63RB

Nightparrot · January 30, 2015, 06:00:13 PM

Quote from: 'ausproofs' pid='66276' dateline='1422602193'
Quote from: 'ausproofs' pid='63619' dateline='1418377010'Just got this coin today.... What are your thought ? Is it worth slabbing ? If so what do you think it would get ? Thanks Folks..

I got my result back... It is PR63RB

What coin are u talking about?

ausproofs · January 30, 2015, 06:34:49 PM

Quote from: 'Nightparrot' pid='66278' dateline='1422603013'
Quote from: 'ausproofs' pid='66276' dateline='1422602193'
Quote from: 'ausproofs' pid='63619' dateline='1418377010'Just got this coin today.... What are your thought ? Is it worth slabbing ? If so what do you think it would get ? Thanks Folks..

I got my result back... It is PR63RB

What coin are u talking about?

http://www.australian-coins.net/showthread.php?tid=1976&pid=63619#pid63619

Post 445

Note sure how to repost the pictures from that post...

markn · January 30, 2015, 06:38:27 PM

Quote from: 'ausproofs' pid='66281' dateline='1422605089'Note sure how to repost the pictures from that post...

So I am not really seeing from those images why it only got PR63. What do you think is the reason?

ausproofs · January 30, 2015, 06:46:46 PM

Quote from: 'markn' pid='66283' dateline='1422605307'
Quote from: 'ausproofs' pid='66281' dateline='1422605089'Note sure how to repost the pictures from that post...

So I am not really seeing from those images why it only got PR63. What do you think is the reason?

Thanks Mark !

Yes, I was expecting PR64 at a minimum. I think the rub marks on Queens cheek are the only distraction... I am not sure why... Bit of a disappointment ....