I am looking at a coin that has the rev side forward (on the date/grade side) in an ANACS slab. Does that in any way detract from it's value? Thanks in advance.
Nope. The fact that it's in an ANACS slab, instead of PCGS or NGC slabs (at the same grade), might detract from it's value, though.
The plastic that encases the coin would not decrease the value of the coin, buy the coin not the plastic.
I've experienced that a lot...and I see ANACS at most of the shows. Are they not still a player in the TPG business?
My interest is totally in the coin and possibly getting it regraded. So, I guess I have answered my own question.
Reasons for having the reverse forward include, but are not necessarily limited to: Attractive reverse toning. "Money side" of a major variety is on the reverse. The submitter must request this explicitly when grading. Dealers will often do this so that a reverse toner lying in a case can be easily spotted without the slab being flipped over. Value is affected if you are considering buying the coin and would prefer it be holdered the other way, and you're figuring in reholdering fees. ANACS still is a player, but is not given the same level of respect as PCGS and NGC. You need to look at the coin to see if it meets the standards of what you would buy in that grade regardless of holder. When going to sell, ANACS will affect the liquidity a little, and many dealers will trash talk it when trying to buy as a prelude to a low-ball offer, warranted or not. What kind of coin are you talking about here, and why do you think the submitter had it holdered reverse side up?
I've seen plenty of reverse side forward slabbed coins. Usually, its because the reverse has really nice toning. Its collector preference, really, but if I'm buying a coin because the reverse is really nice, I have no problem with it being slabbed that way.
