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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;GDJMSP, post: 1383362, member: 112&quot;]Now THAT would for sure start an argument <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie2" alt=";)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>Ten or twelve years ago you could almost, stress almost, reach a consensus on that subject if you would have polled the members of the various coin forums. That was, in my opinion, because back then most serious collectors were more open minded on the subject. But over the years the polarity of the two camps of fans has increased to the point where you&#039;d stand no chance of doing so today. And you&#039;d also have to understand that 12 years ago NGC didn&#039;t even grade coins minted after 1964.</p><p><br /></p><p>I used to be able to pretty much list who was tougher on what off the top of my head. Unfortunately I can no longer recall with any degree of certainty. But I&#039;ll try and give you a few examples.</p><p><br /></p><p>PCGS tougher on Lincolns, Washingtons, Walkers.</p><p><br /></p><p>NGC tougher on Jeffs, Mercs, Rosies, Frankies.</p><p><br /></p><p>PCGS tougher on Morgans &amp; Peace.</p><p><br /></p><p>NGC tougher on gold, especially Saints.</p><p><br /></p><p>With Seated and Barbers it was about a toss up.</p><p><br /></p><p>As I recall NGC had the edge on old copper - can&#039;t recall on IHC&#039;s.</p><p><br /></p><p>NGC was always tougher on any coin with special designations.</p><p><br /></p><p>Let the slings and arrows begin to fly <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie8" alt=":D" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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