I have a gold coin from the 1850s that I am certain is a low grade proof or one that was lightly circulated. It is PCGS slabbed as MS-60, but I think it should be PR-60. I have looked at a dozen other proofs from that era and the coin seems to fit well in the line up as a PR-60 in that it has all the tell tale signs. In submitting for reconsideration is the submission any different that a raw coin for submission? I am wondering if the proof vs. business is an issue. Another dimension is that the value would pop considerably. Is there any appeal process, as in "Please consider regrading as a proof"? I ask since if I went to a booth at a major coin show, I would discuss the grade with the person. Thanks!!
Hello, reading through what you would like to accomplish you may be better off with the regrade option, since reconsideration is done in the current holder. You can learn more about that service here www.pcgs.com/services/regrade
This guy may be an authority on grading issues, very informative I agree however the rarity of a few display coins on vintage years are HARSH. I believe this company under grades these coins to short value in the big money market. Suckers are born everyday. If one can devalue a rare specimen then the salesmanship prevails in the transaction. This amounts to several thousands of dollars lost in the sale. This company wants to under grade because if more specimen pop up, it devalues book price on the market. Guess who makes deals with owners of these rare coins? Authenticators. These are businessmen entrepreneurs like any one else who is trying to capitalize. If they or friends of choice, hold higher grades in rare form, who do you think will make the premium when millionaire/billionaire folks come to town? The authority and pedigree of professionals that back up the overall premium grade and scarcity of the coin. This is why grading is by the book. This is why grading and eye appeal is in the eye of the beholder. Not a dominating force that tells you this or that. In fact, Numismatist who follow varoius series will often make a concensus on a grade, not a business who tries to thwart genuine specimens that deserve high grades and cannot be compared to many others in its mintage. Am I right? These sigma machines can authenticate a coin, if collectors have grading skills and knowledge and this machine, why should we seek PCGS or NGC?
@@jeraldspannagel5289 you'll find some great info as well as photos to compare by navigating around here www.pcgs.com/coinfacts/category/kennedy-half-dollar-1964-date/125
I have an error wheat penny that I just don't know what it is or if its valuable is there some where I can send a pic i have several coins id like to sale or auction
