hey everyone, (wasn't sure where to post this but what's it worth seemed good) ok so here is my question, i was on ebay and came across a coin that was in a graded slab but it did not have a number grading. all it said was the date mint denomination and then under that it just said "Genuine" it then had cert. #. Why does it only say Genuine and no grading? it looked like it would be a decent grading too thanks pjl
If it's in a PCGS holder: Problem Coins All of the coins in this category (other than 83 and 99) submitted through the regular PCGS services will be placed in a PCGS Genuine holder, ungraded, with one of the following numerical codes placed after the coin number on the holder insert. On certain No Grades (as noted in the table below) the problem is more fully described on the insert. To read a more comprehensive description of any No Grade, click on the “more” link of any No Grade category. [TABLE="width: 758"] Code Reason Explanation Described Holdered 82 Filed Rims Rim(s) and/or edge is filed. (more) Yes Yes 83 Peeling Lamination Potential for sealing damage. (more) Yes No 84 Holed and/or Plugged Any filled or non-filled hole. (more) Yes Yes 91 Questionable Color Any artificial re-toning & dipped copper. (more) No Yes 92 Cleaning Harsh cleaning or polishing. (more) No Yes 93 Planchet Flaw Generally large & prominent flaw(s). (more) No Yes 94 Altered Surfaces Any applied substance (wax, putty, lacquer). (more) No Yes 95 Scratch(s) Large & prominent scratch(s). (more) No Yes 97 Environmental Damage Corrosion, excessive toning, verdigris. (more) No Yes 98 Damage Any metal movement. (more) Yes Yes 99 PVC Residue Oily polyvinylchloride substance. (more) Yes No [/TABLE] For more, look here: http://www.pcgs.com/grades.html
What is the Genuine Service? Any coin that does not qualify for a numerical grade but is genuine may be encapsulated under our Genuine service. Only one option is allowed per submission form. There are three different genuine options: Genuine with Details (default) (will print the coin problem as well as a details grade) Genuine no Details Do not holder Genuine-only coins
thanks for the info, now that i went back to the page it is probably the questionable color. the coin is supposed to be a silver color and it looks more like a copper. it wouldve been a very nice coin if there wasnt a problem with it. 1912 S Liberty V Nickel with detail, not like i can afford it right now anyway. i really like this website, very informative and you get to see cool stuff to. (just joined last week)
