coin attribution

[kanoftuna-migration]

If you are new to coin collecting and you send in a coin that you didnt know should be attributed as a certain VAM number and didnt check the box for attribution for this reason, would NGC attribute the coin or call this person to tell them it is a vam and there is an extra charge for this service but that it needs to be done or would this collector be left in the dark and never know this coin was a vam and it just be the next guys good luck when he buys the coin and knows more about certain varieties of that specific coin

[Jay Turner]

It is the submitter’s responsibility to request variety attribution. It is also the submitter’s responsibility to know which coins NGC and NCS will give variety attribution to. In the case of VAMs NGC currently recognizes the following references:

TOP-100

HOT-50

1878 8TF

1878 7/8TF and B1-Reverse

1879-S Reverse of 78

1900-O/CC

1921-S Thorned Heads

and TOP-50 Peace Dollars.

 

All other VAMs are not recognized by NGC at this time. If you are unsure of a VAM and want the coin to be examined for Variety attribution you can check Variety Plus and if it is an NGC recognized VAM, NGC will label it as such. If Variety Plus is not checked and paid for, NGC will not label the coin a VAM.

 

For more about Variety Plus check out http://www.ngccoin.com/services/varietyplus.asp

 

 

Jay Turner

NGC Grader and Attributor

[Lamar]

I have a 2001Sacagawea that is still in the proof case from the mint and almost half the coin is a giant thumb print (I think thumb) across the face. Should I even bother with this coin for grading or should it be graded as a proof coin with a error made by the mint.

 

Thank You

Lamar

[Jay Turner]

A finger print mint made or not, is not considered an error. It is considered a grade inhibiting factor. Regardless if the coin is submitted in the proof set or raw it will not be noted as an error.

 

Jay Turner

NGC Grader and Attributor

[CHRISS]

A fingerprint is likely created after the strike and considered a detriment and not a mint error. If left alone this fingerprint could eat into the surface of the coin and leave permanent damage. This coin could be removed through NCS professional conservation to prevent the print from creating damage to the coin. Contact NCS Customer Service for more information on submitting coins for conservation.

 

Chris, NCS