Proof Coinage and Field issues.

[jgrinz]

I have a proof coin I was going to send in to NGC for grading and encapsulation - However I have a question before doing so - Is hazing of the Mirrored fields a normal ocurance of a proof coin and is this a detractable grade item for the coin as graded by NGC . I removed this coin from its original holder and its has a hazing to the mirrors. Thanks Mike

[AVickery]

It is very common for proof coins, due to their delicate surfaces, to acquire haze over time and it does factor into the grade. How much of a factor depends on how thick the haze is and/or how disruptive the haze is over the mirrored surfaces.

[jgrinz]

So a hzed coin WILL never recieve a PR70 designation correct

[AVickery]

It is all dependent on the actual coin itself, it's impossible to say never, but in many instances, some haze can prevent coins from grading a PF70.