What Is Details In Terms Of Coin Grading?

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TheForce Pillar of the Community United States 4867 Posts	Posted 08/01/2017 08:52 am I've been noticing on ebay that some grades on raw or slabbed coins say "details". What does that mean? Report this Post to the Staff

edweather Pillar of the Community United States 7375 Posts	Posted 08/01/2017 08:59 am If the word "details" is on a slab, it means there is something wrong with the coin. Scratched, cleaned, etc. If the word "details" is used in regards to a raw coin it usually means there is something wrong with the coin, but maybe not. The seller might be just saying the coin has nice details. Report this Post to the Staff
moxking Rest in Peace United States 17900 Posts	Posted 08/01/2017 09:08 am It means that there are additional "details" that affect the condition and value beyond a numerical grade. Details gives you a listing of why a coin cannot be assigned a "straight" (market acceptable) numerical grade. Common reasons why a coin would not get a straight grade, but would be designated a Details would include: cleaning, corrosion, serious scratch or scratches, serious rim dings, graffiti, artificial tone, and environmental damage. Details let's you know there is something besides the straight grade to consider. Some types, like early copper, will have far more details assigned, while modern commemorative, as an example will almost never be detail listed. Report this Post to the Staff
Mark1959 Pillar of the Community 7234 Posts	Posted 08/01/2017 09:13 am How come water spotted coins aren't "details" grades then? I just got a 2005 ASE with horrible water spotting that graded MS69 by PCGS! To me it's only worth melt! Report this Post to the Staff
T-BOP Rest in Peace United States 18456 Posts	Posted 08/01/2017 09:19 am Mark , maybe there were no spots on the coin when PCGS slabbed it . Report this Post to the Staff
Mark1959 Pillar of the Community 7234 Posts	Posted 08/01/2017 09:28 am Quote: maybe there were no spots on the coin when PCGS slabbed it Yeah, that's a tough call. I've heard of coins developing problems after they were slabbed. I just wish people would stop selling them when that happens, or at least mention the fact. Report this Post to the Staff
moxking Rest in Peace United States 17900 Posts	Posted 08/01/2017 09:43 am Buying 69, and especially 70 ASE really requires great photos or you need to ask the seller if there are spots. Many ASE slabbed by the major TPG's spotted within months of encapsulation. Especially in the 2003-2008 period. If you don't get an answer from the seller, move along. There are tons of any of them for sale if you have some patience. Report this Post to the Staff
Conder101 Bedrock of the Community United States 17884 Posts	Posted 08/01/2017 10:33 am Details means that there is some problem that keeps the coin from receiving a "problem free" grade and that the coin has the detail or wear appropriate for the grade listed on it. In other words say you have a coin with the wear of a VF but it has a scratch or was cleaned, It would be listed as "VF details". If it had no problem it would have been listed VF-20, 25, 30, or 35 what ever was appropriate. Report this Post to the Staff
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