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<p>[QUOTE="Lehigh96, post: 1030089, member: 15309"]I'm sorry to say but I don't think PCGS got these wrong. Every copper coin is given a color designation, RD (red), RB (red-brown), or BN (brown). Red is the most preferred as it is the original minted color. I don't understand why you would be upset about getting a RD designation. CAMEO designations are tough on 50's proofs and they will deny the designation for contrast weakness in any area of the obverse or reverse devices. Without photos there is no way we can judge the accuracy of PCGS decisions, but even with photos, it would be almost impossible to see hairlines which are the most common reason for a lower grade on a proof coin. Since you stated that the coins were flawless, I will assume there are no spots on the coins.</p><p><br /></p><p>I personally would not have any raw coin valued under $200 graded because the grading fees are too high relative to the price of the coin. Hope you have better luck in the future.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Lehigh96, post: 1030089, member: 15309"]I'm sorry to say but I don't think PCGS got these wrong. Every copper coin is given a color designation, RD (red), RB (red-brown), or BN (brown). Red is the most preferred as it is the original minted color. I don't understand why you would be upset about getting a RD designation. CAMEO designations are tough on 50's proofs and they will deny the designation for contrast weakness in any area of the obverse or reverse devices. Without photos there is no way we can judge the accuracy of PCGS decisions, but even with photos, it would be almost impossible to see hairlines which are the most common reason for a lower grade on a proof coin. Since you stated that the coins were flawless, I will assume there are no spots on the coins. I personally would not have any raw coin valued under $200 graded because the grading fees are too high relative to the price of the coin. Hope you have better luck in the future.[/QUOTE]
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