Understanding wording on labels

[benjmurts]

I have seen the same grade of coins listed in NGC, PCGS, and ANACS with different labels

 

Here is an example

2009 D 1C The Lincoln Master Collection ANACS MS66 Log Cabin

2009 D 1C Birth & Childhood Lincoln Cent NGC MS66 Red

2009 D 1 C Lincoln Early Childhood Cent PCGS MS66RD

 

Why cant they list the same?

[messydesk]

So I take it that I'm not supposed to ask why those coins are being put in holders in the first place.

[benjmurts]

I wouldn't send them in to be graded but others do. I'm just curious why there is such variation on wording

[MarkFeld]

It's three different grading companies, each with their own preference and no real incentive to use identical wording.

[Raisethis2]

It's branding. The TPG's put their own spin on what's commonplace.

[Conder101]

Three different companies, each trying to be distinctively different.

[Kurtdog]

The difference is the first one is from the "Master Collection." I think I'd rather have that one.

[DWLange]

I selected the descriptions for the four 2009 cents, basing the wording on what was found on the Mint's website. The match is not exact, but NGC tries to relate all commemorative themes to the U. S. Mint literature.