What does FS mean in PCGS? “FS” stands for “First Strike.” First Strike is the designation the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) gives to coins they or a PCGS-approved depository receive within the first thirty (30) days of the coin's release date. What does D mean in coins?
TOOLING, is another term for reworking, strengthening, or reengraving details on the already struck COIN. Yes, as Conder101 indicated, “tooled” as used by the grading companies, means that work was done on the coin after it was struck and outside of the mint. From the NGC website:...
TPGs really should offer a discounted group rate for all three SMS sets, or at least a sealed grading band like NGC does for GSA dollars. (I happen to have one 1965 set that is clearly superior - but won't break the holder and lose the attribution.) You are correct that the ...
Wasn't the whole point of the grading services in the first place to accurately grade a coin, and have the coins trade sight-unseen based on their grade? And now, we need to "grade the grader"?? Where does this stop? Do I need someone to tell me if CAC's opinion is valid as we...
When you post a question about a coin or coins, it's worth remembering that the people giving you answers--unless it is specifically about an NGC policy matter or submission--are volunteer hobbyists who do this for fun. They are not speaking for NGC; they speak only for themselves, ...