Quick Question

tracker

I am familiar with the variables graders take into consideration. However, if a coin is somewhat lacking in one area, say a tad baggy... can a better strike (stronger) for example balance things out? I'm thinking after scoring average in each area, then finally overall "eye appeal" can pull it out of the hole?

Still haven't figured out the link thing yet, however I just don't see MS65 here... eBay Item # 800989241

Opinions?

bennybravo

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bennybravo

Hi tracker.I would imagine that that particular coin would look much better in person.Heritage pics are not the best.It appears to have nice luster, but probably is on the lower end of 65 judging from the pic only.You could do MUCH better for an 87P in 65, as they're easy to find nice.

kranky

To your original question, yes. The factors that make up a grade (strike, surface marks, luster, eye appeal) are weighed in combination, and strengths in some areas can make up for deficiencies in other areas.

Russ

Tracker,

I can give you an example from my own experiences with PCGS (proof Kennedy halves). I've frequently gotten a one point grade bump on coins that are very close to cameo, but not quite there. One recent example is an Accented Hair that I had in my notes as a PR66CAM, that came back as a PR67 no CAM. I still think it's a technical 66, but looking at it I can see why it got a 67. It would be a CAM at any other service, so it presents itself to the eye better than most 66's.

This approach to these was also confirmed by somebody inside PCGS when I asked about it.

Russ, NCNE