Ottoman Empire 5 Kurush AH1327//6
Coin Details
Issue Summary
The physical coin was received in a holder graded MS 63, but the NGC verification photo (accessible via ngccoin.com/certlookup) shows the same coin in a holder labeled MS 64. The coin appears to have been initially graded MS 64, photographed in that state, then re-evaluated and downgraded to MS 63 before shipping — without retaking the verification photo. This creates a discrepancy between the physical holder and the digital record.
Expected vs. Actual
Impact
Undermines the reliability of NGC verification photos as a confirmation tool. A buyer or seller referencing the online photo would see MS 64 while the actual coin is graded MS 63 — a material difference that affects market value.
Notes
Both obverse and reverse verification photos clearly show the MS 64 label. The physical holder in hand reads MS 63. Same cert number 8477532-027.
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