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Not an error, as already stated that could have been from a coin rolling machine, or perhaps from another coin that was pressed into the surface of this coin.

I have not read that article, however I do not see how he could have used 1985 as a reference point given that neither PCGS nor NGC began operations until 1986. Again, not having read the article I am flying blind here but the only grading services at that time would have been some of the very early grading firms that are mostly all out of business like ACG, ANACS (under ANA ownership until 1989), Blanchard, Hallmark, and a couple of others. I was not buying coins in slabs back then; I did not buy my first slab (my 09-SVDB in a rattler PCGS holder) until 1999. I own some of those older slabs, and with the exception of ACG most of those I mentioned were graded pretty conservatively, comparing to what we see leave the grading rooms today anyway. And everything is relative, for me market grading happened more recently, after NGC and PCGS began operations, that is why you see old early holders of both NGC and PCGS sell for so much in recent years, because those coins were (or at least are considered to be) graded far more conservatively than coins are graded today. But JA has been in the numismatic business side for a long time and so perhaps for him there may have been a "shift" in grading that I am/was not aware of. So for me when I reference market grading I'm talking about grading as it has changed from a more conservative tighter ANA biased standards of the late 80's to early 2000's, to the far more loose grading that is seen in today's grading room. Just a couple of knuckleheads new to the forum, the kind that show up with outrageous claims of owning millions dollar coins and then immediately start to fight with members who give them correct information. I just cannot have any respect for people like that.

All the photos show the same thing, common worthless strike doubling. If you like it keep it, but it's not valuable and not worth sending to NGC.

Welcome to the forum, and I wish you the best of luck, but the chances that your coin receiving a straight grade are very low in my opinion. If you like that look that is fine, but there is nothing original looking about the coin. Also, this section of the forum is for member that are selling or looking to buy coins. Posts like yours should be posted in the newbie or US/world coins sections of the forum. I have flagged a mod, so they move it to the appropriate area, please do not start a new thread as that will only get confusing if this one gets moved.

One cent, it says so right there on the reverse. Ok I could not resist, a coin in that condition, obviously circulated and with a corrosion spot on the reverse, is truly only worth a few cents, maybe up to 25 cents to the right person, more likely less than 10 cents to the majority. If you had a red book you would easily be able to determine which coins are low mintage and might be worth a premium vs the common and low value coins, which is really the bulk of 21st century coins.

If you plan to collect coins you need one. If your plan is to not get one and ask a billion questions that can easily be answered by using a simple reference book, like a red book, you might find that some members (myself included) will become tired and may start to ignore your posts. Give a man a fish fed him for a day, teach a man to fish and he can feed himself, a Guide Book of United States Coins, commonly referred to as a red book (due to the red cover) is an invaluable tool for a coin collector. I've been collecting for 40+ years and still use my red book often.

Because it was minted at Philadelphia. Do you have a copy of the red book?

You have the common large date of which millions were minted. Search for a small date if you like, so far there have only been two found after 40 years, you have better odds of winning the lottery than finding a SD.

My thoughts are basically the same as they have been all along with regards to CACG, I have only made one submission for grading. But from my results and those that I have read about, CACG is grading much closer to the historical ANA standards and less like the top two TPG's who are all-in on market grading. There have been a few entertaining threads recently on the PCGS forum with a very recently former PCGS grader weighing in on those discussions, his comments and thought processes make it very clear just how much PCGS has embraced market grading. Oddly while NGC did some damage to its reputation by being the first to embrace market grading, I would say that PCGS leads the charge in that respect today. While it is far too early to make any long-term calls, as I explain in my comments above CACG's grading is not like the big two. CACG does put a stronger emphasis on not rewarding rub, be it from circulation of from stacking/cabinet friction, with MS grades which is a very different strategy than the big two. Likewise unoriginal surfaces are not rewarded at CACG where the big two have been prone to looking the other way in the past. That is not to say that there will be zero MS coins with rub in a CACG MS holder, nothing is ever 100%. And it is way too early to know if CACG will be able to continue to adhere to these standards moving forward or for how long. But I for one am happy to see a TPG service that values originality and unmolested surfaces over the many processed and worked on coins that you see. I 100% agree with you that the coin hobby/business has been heavily financialized and that has in part been facilitated by market grading. In all honesty, the people we see like mustacheman, and vasquez are the products of this financialization, and that is partly why I give them no quarter or respect. People like them do not present, to me at least, that they are here to learn or collect only strip-mine.

I'd prefer not to be punished on two forums. But yes I'm sure that they would receive a warm welcome there too.

I will be surprised if any update is ever reported. Not that one is really needed, the reply to his request on the ask NGC section tells us all we really need to know.

Nowhere, what you seek is not available, graders generally do not make notes of coins they grade and the grading companies do not publish any information related to any individual coin or the grading of any individual coin. Welcome to the forum.

Congrats on being in the top spot! I happily hand over the crown.

My buddy duck boy sent me another love note, so special this guy is.

I was thinking they would be great in a reboot of the three stooges.

Wow you were really close on this one, stellar grading on your part. In your little love note you sent to me earlier you said you "pay attention to the fine details that most newer collectors will miss". I guess it's the big details, like circulation wear vs uncirculated that you miss.

To echo above all your coins are large date coins worth face value only. I do not know who or perhaps where you read that checking your 1982 coins was a good idea, but as greenstang said you have a better chance of winning the lottery than of ever finding an 82-D small date. I'm not trying to discourage you from looking, please do so, just don't get your hopes up that you'll be retiring soon.

I love this guy, he was kind enough to send me this little love letter today.

They would be better off with a mustard stain contest.

I have seen nothing of your posts here to be jealous of duck man. But maybe if you give the forum some better moon shots of this nickel you can get the help you so desperately need. You would think that someone in their teens would know how to use a cellphone camera.

You claim to be such an expert why don't you tell us.

There is nothing wrong with asking your question here, however, NGC representatives do not normally respond to questions in this section of the forum. If you want an answer from a formal representative of NGC you need to ask your question in the ASK NGC section of the forum. Normally if NGC is at a show they do accept submissions, but there have been exceptions.

Well you got one thing correct.

I suggest you do not hold your breath while waiting.