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The E-Sylum: Volume 14, Number 37, September 4, 2011, Article 14

MORE ON THE PCGS ' GENUINE ELECTROTYPE' DESIGNATION

Regarding last week's item about PCGS' slabbing of an electrotype Type II 1804 dollar, John Dannreuther writes:

Whoops! Not quite right on the explanation of "Genuine" on the electro of the 1804 dollar that was struck over the shooting taler. Yes, it was made in the Mint, so I guess some would think that it is a "genuine" Mint product. However, that is not what the label means!

The electro was discussed in the grading room (actually "grading tent" at shows) and it was decided not to issue a numerical grade. How does one grade an electrotype, anyway?

The "Genuine" in the tag means that a grade was not assigned, not that it was a "genuine Mint product." Coins that are not numerically graded at PCGS receive the "Genuine" label.

Just a minor correction in an otherwise great article.

To read the complete article, see: GENUINE ELECTROTYPE: PCGS CERTIFIES UNIQUE COPY OF A UNIQUE 1804 DOLLAR (www.coinbooks.org/esylum_v14n36a11.html)

Wayne Homren, Editor

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