I have a handful of errors that I feel would be best in a TPG holder, more for authentication purposes than anything else but hate spending a lot of money to do it. I realize this is probably a subjective question, but is one TPG any better than another for this purpose? Which would be the most economical way to go? Any thoughts would be appreciated. I just hate to spend a lot on something that might not have much value. The coins I have in mind are a nickel on cent planchet, a possible ragged edge clipped MS Franklin, a clad dime missing the reverse nickel clad (I weighed it and the weight supports the outer clad as missing), a 1992 cent missing the copper plating, and a saddle strike nickel (true saddle strike with raised section between the struck portions). Thank you in advance for the input. George
From what I understand PCGS is more likely to get the labels and attribution correct, but ANACS is very good and (as noted) cheaper.
ANACS was teh originator of TPG'ing and was the leader for errors. Currently I have heard that [since the latest change in ownership] that they are primarily interested in modern high grade material. I did send NGC a quarter on a nickel planchet a couple of years ago, and they got the attribution and grade correct.
I agree ! I have used both,but Anacs is cheaper and faster than Pcgs.but you will get a better selling $$$$ with Pcgs on most.
I would suggest posting pictures here first rather than spending money to find out that some of your coins aren't really errors in the first place. If they are errors, we can tell you. Thanks, Bill
