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<p>[QUOTE="physics-fan3.14, post: 2224216, member: 19165"]Several thoughts: </p><p><br /></p><p>1. If you just want authentication, showing the coin to a respected dealer who specializes in this type of material would probably be far more cost effective (i.e., free). </p><p><br /></p><p>2. If you *really* want to get the coin slabbed, and you only have one coin, again talk to an authorized PCGS dealer. They will send the coin in for you (you'll have to pay the certification fee, but won't have to actually join). </p><p><br /></p><p>3. Don't ever send world coins to PCGS. They are wildly inconsistent with the grades, and I wouldn't trust them for the authentication either. Only send world coins to NGC. </p><p><br /></p><p>4. I think there is a TPG that specializes in British coinage (I think they may be based in Britain). I forget their name, but they might be a good alternative to the American TPGs, for this material. </p><p><br /></p><p>5. If you can post high quality images here, there's a good chance that the members here can give you a lot of information for free.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="physics-fan3.14, post: 2224216, member: 19165"]Several thoughts: 1. If you just want authentication, showing the coin to a respected dealer who specializes in this type of material would probably be far more cost effective (i.e., free). 2. If you *really* want to get the coin slabbed, and you only have one coin, again talk to an authorized PCGS dealer. They will send the coin in for you (you'll have to pay the certification fee, but won't have to actually join). 3. Don't ever send world coins to PCGS. They are wildly inconsistent with the grades, and I wouldn't trust them for the authentication either. Only send world coins to NGC. 4. I think there is a TPG that specializes in British coinage (I think they may be based in Britain). I forget their name, but they might be a good alternative to the American TPGs, for this material. 5. If you can post high quality images here, there's a good chance that the members here can give you a lot of information for free.[/QUOTE]
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