How would a TPG classify this coin with so many restrikes throughout the years? Or better yet here is a picture of what I am trying to convey Would this be an original or a restrike? Would a TPG even grade a restrike or would it be classified as something different? Personally I think they would only grade originals, but that's just my initial thought on the matter. Then again is it even possible to verify the actual year these coins were minted? Anybody understand what I'm trying to say and have an answer or more thoughts on the issue at hand? I'm thoroughly confused!
I don't know about your coin in particular but they do slab re-strikes, although i think they have to be well known, below is an example... http://www.earlycoppercoins.com/1783-Washington-Draped-Bust-Silver-Restrike-PCGS-PR62_p_1622.html
I've never seen any mention of restrike on the slabs of these coins. Since they used the same dies for the restrikes, how would you tell the difference? Unless certain coins exhibit late die state strikes? I think the TPGs just treat them all the same.
Either way I'm happy with what I paid for the coin even if it is a restrike. I was hoping for an authentic 1945, but I'm sure there isn't much difference if any at all. At any rate the grade is nice and I've been on a Mexican kick all year so this was a pleasant little surprise purchase. First Mexican gold as well
There's nothing inauthentic about it, even if it's a restrike. The restrikes were officially sanctioned because the coins were popular as bullion, and I believe the restrikes only occurred for a couple of years past 1945.
