Posted 03/31/2011 12:43 am
Good answer, eddie! Adding to it, there are a number of reasons a coin can get that label - such as cleaning, artificial toning, etc. When PCGS grades a coin "genuine", they also use a code on the holder to provide the reasoning. The following link will tell you what each code means (scroll down):
http://www.pcgs.com/grades.chtml
To answer the second part of your question - it really depends on how significant the problem is. For example, a coin such as a draped bust dollar in AU condition may get a genuine grade if it's been cleaned, but might still go for a lot more than an F12 if the cleaning does not detract much from the details. However, another coin could be corroded to nearly beyond recognition and clearly would go for far less than an F12.
http://www.pcgs.com/grades.chtml
To answer the second part of your question - it really depends on how significant the problem is. For example, a coin such as a draped bust dollar in AU condition may get a genuine grade if it's been cleaned, but might still go for a lot more than an F12 if the cleaning does not detract much from the details. However, another coin could be corroded to nearly beyond recognition and clearly would go for far less than an F12.
Edited by mshev
03/31/2011 12:48 am
03/31/2011 12:48 am
