GoldenGriffin

The Grffin of Edward III returns from PCGS. Very shocked at a PR66!
Obverse has hairlines all of a sudden visible to the naked eye which weren't there when it was with me. it would have gone striaght back to the RM in 2021.
Mine is the only one graded so far at PCGS.
I feel this could be a coin swap.  Let's see if any other Griffin's all of a sudden get graded much higher.
The 1oz Dragon at PR67 I understand because I bought it from a dealer who posted images of a pristine coin but when I got it, I could see why they graded it a PR67.  FFS! Bar Stewards!
Anyway, rant partially over, at least I have one.

Received a couple days ago, King Charles III definitives silver proof set, I've got to say I really do like these designs they have done a superb job imo

As I said such scratches most of all caused when coin shipped without capsule or when capsule opened during shipping. Here is image of those lunars I am talking about with similar scratches. However, that possible only if capsule with coin is inside a box with a lot of free space. If you packed them well with bubble wrap which excludes such possibility, then it's possible only by coin swap by grader. I have never sent proof coins for grading and now I am sure never will. And yeah, I saw those mintages, only 115 coins, very rare and nice coin.

Thank you. I think you're probably right about waiting before grading if it was a coin swap.  I can't see how a staff member at PCGS would cause those hairlines.  The coin came out of original capsule and checked for any signs of hairlines after I bought it in 2021 and again just before carefully transferring it into a new coin flip.  Loads of bubble wrap for protection, usual due diligence before and after sending to PCGS for grading.
Sad, but at least I have one.  They're very rare in that size, so still incredibly lucky to have one.

1872S George reverse sovereign
From @Orpster

Thank you. I think you're probably right about waiting before grading if it was a coin swap.  I can't see how a staff member at PCGS would cause those hairlines.  The coin came out of original capsule and checked for any signs of hairlines after I bought it in 2021 and again just before carefully transferring it into a new coin flip.  Loads of bubble wrap for protection, usual due diligence before and after sending to PCGS for grading.
Sad, but at least I have one.  They're very rare in that size, so still incredibly lucky to have one.

Hi @JohnV66yes, as with all my coins ive sent directly to PCGS for grading, very carefully take out of capsule, I check again for signs of hairlines or other debris in natural light, or strong lighting, like I do when I receive the coin after purchasing. Never blow on the coin with my mouth, but use a camera lens blower if needed.  Then holding the edges of the coin, put it into a new flip.  No signs of hairlines when I put into a new flip. 
Sorry to hear about NCS anf thank goodness for Dave!

Did you swap it from the capsule to a flip? Outside chance it picked up detritus on the inside of the flip. Either way, I'd be really upset. Even the prospect of a coin swap would be maddening. 
I had a 2008 quintuple proof ruined by NCS conservation process (it's on one of Dave's vids). He managed to bring it up to PF67. After that incident plus 2015 full & half proofs also getting knackered by them, I gave up with NCS.
Preaching to the converted but I'd prefer to consign to @GoldDiggerDave or Numistacker as NGC agents. I know my proofs will be handled with care.

Such a shame for PCGS and loss for you. Feel really sorry for you. If it was coin swap I don't think another coin would appear anytime soon. Grader who did swap just took good coin for his collection. Grading it right now could just expose him. If its not swap then grader accidentally or intentionally damaged the coin. Such a shame it is impossible to proof that you sent perfect coin and recover losses. 
Btw, what capsule that coin had originally? I just took a look at coin image on pcgs and I saw such sort of scratches before. They obviously not appeared from wiping with a cloth. Once I got a proof lunar with opened capsule and it had similar scratches. Coin was sent with closed capsule, but during shipping capsule opened from vibration and coin fall from it inside the box.

Another fat proof sovereign arrived. These 2018 sapphire jubilee piedfort's are unloved and can usually be picked up below issue price 5 years later but for me it'll make a nice addition to my NGC registry plus it's just under 1/2 oz of gold. It'll need @GoldDiggerDave's spit and polish to brighten it up before its journey to NGC.

Not sure if anyone has put one of these up yet :

Hello dear friends, did not receive this beautiful medal today, just to show you. I like this coinage very much despite the brutal motif. Therefore I wish you a peaceful weekend and greetings from Maxe.

My first Mexican coin, received today from @Chrispringle85.  I do not think it will be my last. 
Been wanting a Viente Peso for quite a while and I am as pleased as punch with this one, had not really intended to get a graded one but pleased I did
 

The Grffin of Edward III returns from PCGS. Very shocked at a PR66!
Obverse has hairlines all of a sudden visible to the naked eye which weren't there when it was with me. it would have gone striaght back to the RM in 2021.
Mine is the only one graded so far at PCGS.
I feel this could be a coin swap.  Let's see if any other Griffin's all of a sudden get graded much higher.
The 1oz Dragon at PR67 I understand because I bought it from a dealer who posted images of a pristine coin but when I got it, I could see why they graded it a PR67.  FFS! Bar Stewards!
Anyway, rant partially over, at least I have one.

The Grffin of Edward III returns from PCGS. Very shocked at a PR66!
Obverse has hairlines all of a sudden visible to the naked eye which weren't there when it was with me. it would have gone striaght back to the RM in 2021.
Mine is the only one graded so far at PCGS.
I feel this could be a coin swap.  Let's see if any other Griffin's all of a sudden get graded much higher.
The 1oz Dragon at PR67 I understand because I bought it from a dealer who posted images of a pristine coin but when I got it, I could see why they graded it a PR67.  FFS! Bar Stewards!
Anyway, rant partially over, at least I have one.

The Grffin of Edward III returns from PCGS. Very shocked at a PR66!
Obverse has hairlines all of a sudden visible to the naked eye which weren't there when it was with me. it would have gone striaght back to the RM in 2021.
Mine is the only one graded so far at PCGS.
I feel this could be a coin swap.  Let's see if any other Griffin's all of a sudden get graded much higher.
The 1oz Dragon at PR67 I understand because I bought it from a dealer who posted images of a pristine coin but when I got it, I could see why they graded it a PR67.  FFS! Bar Stewards!
Anyway, rant partially over, at least I have one.

The Grffin of Edward III returns from PCGS. Very shocked at a PR66!
Obverse has hairlines all of a sudden visible to the naked eye which weren't there when it was with me. it would have gone striaght back to the RM in 2021.
Mine is the only one graded so far at PCGS.
I feel this could be a coin swap.  Let's see if any other Griffin's all of a sudden get graded much higher.
The 1oz Dragon at PR67 I understand because I bought it from a dealer who posted images of a pristine coin but when I got it, I could see why they graded it a PR67.  FFS! Bar Stewards!
Anyway, rant partially over, at least I have one.

A couple of LMU coins and a bonus below.
Italian 20 Lire from @Auronum, plus a Belgian 20 Franc.




Bonus Rooster and Vrenelli
I've got four different LMU types now.

The Grffin of Edward III returns from PCGS. Very shocked at a PR66!
Obverse has hairlines all of a sudden visible to the naked eye which weren't there when it was with me. it would have gone striaght back to the RM in 2021.
Mine is the only one graded so far at PCGS.
I feel this could be a coin swap.  Let's see if any other Griffin's all of a sudden get graded much higher.
The 1oz Dragon at PR67 I understand because I bought it from a dealer who posted images of a pristine coin but when I got it, I could see why they graded it a PR67.  FFS! Bar Stewards!
Anyway, rant partially over, at least I have one.

The Grffin of Edward III returns from PCGS. Very shocked at a PR66!
Obverse has hairlines all of a sudden visible to the naked eye which weren't there when it was with me. it would have gone striaght back to the RM in 2021.
Mine is the only one graded so far at PCGS.
I feel this could be a coin swap.  Let's see if any other Griffin's all of a sudden get graded much higher.
The 1oz Dragon at PR67 I understand because I bought it from a dealer who posted images of a pristine coin but when I got it, I could see why they graded it a PR67.  FFS! Bar Stewards!
Anyway, rant partially over, at least I have one.

Even ‘Lucky’ @SiCole would have got a 67.
Just seen it’s a 5oz!🤩

The Grffin of Edward III returns from PCGS. Very shocked at a PR66!
Obverse has hairlines all of a sudden visible to the naked eye which weren't there when it was with me. it would have gone striaght back to the RM in 2021.
Mine is the only one graded so far at PCGS.
I feel this could be a coin swap.  Let's see if any other Griffin's all of a sudden get graded much higher.
The 1oz Dragon at PR67 I understand because I bought it from a dealer who posted images of a pristine coin but when I got it, I could see why they graded it a PR67.  FFS! Bar Stewards!
Anyway, rant partially over, at least I have one.