I assume this is the correct section in which to ask this question... I have no idea what you would call this type of defect, but it came directly from the mint this way. This is also a mule mint error coin and I intend to get it slabbed and graded, but I'm worried the grade will be effected. So even though it's not a pristine example, the defects in question are not from circulation wear.
The damage on your coin was caused by holes broken into the die. I don't know if it would grade or not.
I only ask because the term has been misused and abused in recent online coin stories. I'm curious as to what other denomination coin this one is mated too which in effect creates the mule. Not to mention the fact that certain authentic "mules" command premiums regardless of what they grade.
Could be one of those "undated" 20p coins. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twenty_pence_(British_coin)#Dateless_coin Christian
It is indeed one of the undated 2008 20 pence coins. In short the obverse and reverse design of the 20 pence coin was changed in mid 2008. The coin pictured has the new obverse but the old reverse. One graded at AU58 recently sold for around $500. In a low grade they sell for around $80. It's commonly called the 'undated' 20 pence. The old reverses and new obverses are the sides with the date. This one as a result has no date at all.
I have to ask, what does this mean? eddyk - Graded AU 58 by PCCGS Professional Coin Collector Grading Service
It's just a signature I made years ago. Supposed to be a joke I guess. PCGS being the well known grading company. The idea is that there is a company which also grades coin collectors, and I am graded AU 58.
