Callinectes Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 Hello, Is this something Common that the NGC would Highlight as an error. I recently had a 1913 Buffalo Nickel graded, I did not notice at the time but upon inspection today It is 30-40 % off rotation. There is nothing about that on the rating. Is that supposed to be the case? Thanks Link to post Share on other sites
Administrator LISA B Posted June 8, 2020 Administrator Share Posted June 8, 2020 Dear Callinectes, Thank you. Can you provide us with an image? Thank you, Lisa Link to post Share on other sites
Callinectes Posted June 8, 2020 Author Share Posted June 8, 2020 Thanks for the reply Pics 1 & 2 are the NGC 1913, 3 and 4 a random 1937 I pulled. Chris Link to post Share on other sites
Premy Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 NGC will not specify this on label unless you will choice error(extra fees) option when submitting coin. Link to post Share on other sites
CRAWTOMATIC Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 1 hour ago, Premy said: NGC will not specify this on label unless you will choice error(extra fees) option when submitting coin. And the 1913-1938 Nickel series has a common array of slight rotations that wouldn't be considered outside of the norm. If you come across one rotated 90 degrees or more then it'll be interesting. Link to post Share on other sites
Callinectes Posted June 10, 2020 Author Share Posted June 10, 2020 12 hours ago, CRAWTOMATIC said: And the 1913-1938 Nickel series has a common array of slight rotations that wouldn't be considered outside of the norm. If you come across one rotated 90 degrees or more then it'll be interesting. Thanks for the replies. I was guessing that NGC would ignore it or it does not matter. I just was not sure. I am still relatively new at this but NGC customer service is not very good. I had sent in several coins that all came out of the same book. 2 of the came back as " altered color" and three were not. When I called for an explanation of what that exactly means they told me it is up to the "whim" of the grader. I never found that to reassuring. Link to post Share on other sites
Administrator LISA B Posted June 11, 2020 Administrator Share Posted June 11, 2020 Dear Callinectes, Altered color is a coin that has been treated in some way that changes it' color and general appearance cannot be graded numerically and is eligible for Details Grading only. Most color alterations are performed through the application of chemicals, filler or heat. In order for coins to be eligible for rotated die, it must be rotated more than 15%. It must be substantial. Thank you, Lisa Link to post Share on other sites
