1861 O Seated Liberty Half Question

[Lamy Lineman]

On a NGC holder, from the wreck of the SS Republic. There is a letter in (B) before a grade of AU. Does anyone know what the (B) means. I seen other NGC holders with the same coin with the letter (C). Thanks

 

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[Mackaydon]

Shipwreck effect:

Shipwreck Coin Effect Designation Guide | NGC

Because some recovered coins will show the shipwreck effect, NGC has adopted a grading convention to certify and authenticate shipwreck coinage.

www.ngccoin.com

Don in SoCal

 

[dognose]

The B indicates a shipwreck source?

What does the C indicate?

 

[Lamy Lineman]

The B indicates a shipwreck source?

What does the C indicate?

Sirs, I have also seen an(A)unc a(B)unc, and a(C)unc on labels. Do you think it is like a sub grade rateing? (A) being the top of their grades (B) being a little less, then(C) being the lowest of the designated grade? I can’t find anything on NGC’s website. Source is EBay

 

[l.cutler]

The B indicates a shipwreck source?

What does the C indicate?

The A, B or C indicate how much damage the coin has, A being the least damage, C the most.

 

[Lamy Lineman]

The A, B or C indicate how much damage the coin has, A being the least damage, C the most.

I was thinking that was what it meant. TY