NGC Grading Criteria

[MROTOR]

Hello,

long time lurker here and always very grateful for the wealth of knowledge the members so generously share.

I recently picked up a PF70 slapped 2022 proof gold Sovereign to mark an occasion. The reason I went with slabbed is to ensure I get an as good of a coin as possible since I’ve read and seen the horror stories coming out of the RM.

However, the cook I received has, to my surprise, plenty black streaks on the coin itself that are unpleasant and detract significantly from the coins appeal. 
 

i can’t seem to understand how this coin achieved a PF70 grade with its obvious post production flaws unless they were caused by NGC who proceeded to slab and return the coin hoping no one would notice?! 
 

i attached a couple of pics for your opinions.

Thank you!

 

 

[ChrisSilver]

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[Stackem]

This is strange interesting to hear what people think did you sent it off without the marks

[Guest]

Is there anyway someone could have swapped your coin for another? 

[Simmoleon]

Do you have the cert number?

[MROTOR]

23 hours ago, ChrisSilver said:

Apologies this topic for some reason seems to have slipped through and it has only just been approved now. This topic is now LIVE and visible.

Please accept this post as a free bump to bump your topic to the top  

No worries! Thanks for your help!

[MROTOR]

19 hours ago, Stackem said:

This is strange interesting to hear what people think did you sent it off without the marks

This wasn’t sold by me- I bought it.

[MROTOR]

17 hours ago, Apmex100 said:

Is there anyway someone could have swapped your coin for another? 

Nope-it was bought from a very reputable dealer in the UK and they offered to exchange it for me. I’m just shocked at NGC giving it a 70!

[Ukbullionfan]

Would love to here the outcome of this. Maybe contact them ? I can’t lie, this has truly put me off grading my piedfort now. I know this is probably a one off but with my luck I’m that “one off” guy.