New to the forum so if this already exists somewhere please forgive me. I'm fairly new to coin collecting, mainly invest in bullion. I have a concern regarding some graded coins I have. Got them from Apmex a while back. A few various proofs, graded 69 or 70 from PCGS & NGC. My concern is that there are a few little specs of something on the coin itself, inside the sealed case. Just looks like dust or something to me but I assumed with such a high grade the coin should be flawless. Is this common or is something going on here? This was the first time I bought graded coins.
First, welcome to the neighborhood @Airwolf ! It's not unusual to find specks of dust on proof coins because most of them, today, are housed in cardboard and plastic. Granted, the grading services might try to do a better job of removing these specks of dust, but they do not diminish the grade of the coin. Chris
I have to sympathize with the poster (@Airwolf welcome to CT). Is there any recourse to have the grading company re-encapsulate them?
That’s good to hear. I have a standing library quarter in an NGC holder that actually sits leaning in the holder. I purchased it that way. My assumption is that the coin was dropped at some point dislodging it from the four prong holder. Wonder if they would re-slab that one for me?
Of course they'll reholder. The question is whether they charge you for it or not. My guess is no on the dislodged coin and maybe for the dusties... have to call customer service and ask nicely.
Like mentioned it's just whether or not you have to pay for it. If the coin is just crooked the answer is almost always you have to pay, if it's dislodged you have a better chance of it being free but they will probably say it wasn't their fault and a result of handling.
Coins are not encapsulated in a "clean room" environment, and the plastic shell are great for developing a static electric charge which attracts and holds dust or other small particles. Wiping them off only increases the static charge on the plastic.
