Got my PCGS 30th anniversary medal at ANA in Anaheim. Thanks to @Cascade and @C-B-D in guiding me on how to do it. Started looking at it and noticed a rare grade designation. The number appearing after the PCGS no. on a slab label is the grade if the coin is gradable and indicates the problem for a "details" coins. The 30th anniversary medal slab has an 80. So, it's probably just PCGS's indication that it's an in-house medal rather than a beyond perfect proof. Closest defined number is 82 for "filed rims"; don't think that fits. Anyone seen an 80 before? Cal
Doesn't someone want to go to a 100 point system, so this is only a 80. Gee I would something at least a 95
If they go to a 100 point grading system, think of all the coins that will need to be resubmitted for grading. I wonder who will benefit from that? Coin graders?
Hmm. I'll try to find my David hall signed 50m items graded commem I got from PCGS back in a random sub in 2014 to see if it has the 80 code
Years ago, they used to use .80 on coins that were Genuine, but not given grades for some reason (usually problem coins).
Well, that makes sense. The medal is genuine, but has no grade. Only problem is that it's not silver (I assume). Cal
They are NOT silver... though appear to be silver plated. A very limited number of these medals were made in silver though... they are somewhat heavier and are marked "Silver" on the PCGS label. I was shown one of them at the ANA show this last week in Anaheim and was told one would be available for auction soon.
Once business slows down for TPGs I'm sure the industry will call for a new grading system or something. If not, some new space-age capsule or other gimmick will be introduced to get us collectors salivating. It'd be interesting to look 10-20 years in the future
