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Originally Posted by MissSasha  Ok, stupid question time, that does the "PL" at the end of the grade stand for?
I'm sure I SHOULD know this and likely have the info in a book or multiple books, I'm just drawing a blank here. |
CT administrator Doug posted this good description of designations on a thread in the Coin Chat section today. I assume it is OK to just copy it to here:
Below is a list of the special designations and their requirements.
BN = Brown
95% or more of the coin is brown
RB = Red Brown
6% or more, but less than 94% of the coin is brown
RD = Red
95% of the coin is original mint red, 5% may be brown
CA = Cameo
Proofs and prooflike coins, that have frosted devices and lettering that contrast with the fields.
UC = Ultra Cameo
Proofs and prooflike coins, that have deeply frosted devices and lettering that contrast with the fields - often called “black and white” cameos.
PL = Prooflike
NGC - reflectivity at 2-4 inches
PCGS - reflectivity at 2 inches
DPL = Deep Prooflike
NGC - reflectivity at 6-8 inches
PCGS - reflectivity at 4-6inches
FB = Full Split Bands
NGC - all 3 horizontal bands on the fasces must have clear and distinct lines
PCGS - the central band on the fasces must have clear and distinct lines
FBL = Full Bell Lines
NGC - both the upper & lower sets of bell lines must be clear, distinct and unbroken except at the crack
PCGS - the lower set of bell lines must be clear, distinct and unbroken except tat the crack
SP = Specimen
FH = Full Head
helmet of the head must have full details
FT = Full Torch
NGC - both upper and lower horizontal bands must have clear and distinct lines, the vertical lines must also be clear & disitinct
PCGS - upper and lower bands must have clear & distinct lines
5FS = Five Full Steps
the lines of 5 steps must be clear, distinct and unbroken
6FS = Six Full Steps
the lines of 6 steps must be clear, distinct and unbroken
Linear Mode
