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Yeah grade inflation is totally real generally speaking but in this specific case, I think it's a grader routinely assigning high Sheldon grades no other TPG would for coins exhibiting those condition characteristics. |
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United States
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This one's a bit hilarious   Any guesses what grade ICCS gave this? Hint: this is a blatant details coin anywhere else. but not at ICCS. |
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Canada
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The image is unfortunately a bit blurry due to holder but it seems to have AU details. Looks like there are a few bag marks or scrapes in field and on effigy as well. IMO, the rim edge is slightly too worn to be MS. Was this coin gently cleaned at one point and a patina slowly redeveloped before it was holdered? Not having in hand is problematic, but if I to guess I'd call this AU-50 (cleaned).
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10/06/2026 8:50 pm
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Pillar of the Community
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Wear in the hair, scratches on the cheek, the "6" has been hit, cleaned, and environmental damage on the Rev. I'd say I would give it an XF-40, but maybe ICCS gave them an AU.
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Pillar of the Community
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I'm amazed, for lack of a better post.
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I'd like to speak my mind on this, but it would have to be done euphemistically or I'll be banned, so I'll leave it at that. BTW, do you possess this coin Landon, and if so, what grade would you have given it?
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Today 6H 37M ago
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No I don't, nor would I. That's among the worst ones I've seen yet. Technically it's an AU/UNC leaner (would have to see it in hand) but blatantly a no grade details/cleaned coin. Calling it a FIVE? Absolutely unreal. I thought my own experience with abysmal ICCS grading took the cake but nope. That one takes the cake. I mean for thre love of gord, you can still see the old polishing compound jammed into the devices  Edited by LandonM
Today 2H 11M ago
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Well, ICCS holders USED to be easy to change coins with, don't know about now..
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Posted 10/06/2026 7:35 pm
