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MORE ON THE PCGS ' GENUINE ELECTROTYPE' DESIGNATIONRegarding 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)
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