How heavily do mint-produced problems affect grade?
RGL
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David:
We all are familiar, for example, with some of the early 1950s proofs and the 1968-73 proofs, in particular, in which the Mint was not particularly concerned about quality ... To what extent do Mint-produced problems -- a lousy planchet, lint marks, pitting from less than a full strike on high points, die polishing lines, etc. -- affect the grade? And, is it a technical or eye appeal consideration? That said, would you agree that many early 1950s CAM/DCAM rarities tend to grade 65 or 66 because of such problems that were compounded by poor packaging? I, of course, have no ulterior motive for asking this question beyond a frosted 1950 Jefferson burning a hole in my 2x2 flip while awaiting submission ...
Thanks,
Randy
We all are familiar, for example, with some of the early 1950s proofs and the 1968-73 proofs, in particular, in which the Mint was not particularly concerned about quality ... To what extent do Mint-produced problems -- a lousy planchet, lint marks, pitting from less than a full strike on high points, die polishing lines, etc. -- affect the grade? And, is it a technical or eye appeal consideration? That said, would you agree that many early 1950s CAM/DCAM rarities tend to grade 65 or 66 because of such problems that were compounded by poor packaging? I, of course, have no ulterior motive for asking this question beyond a frosted 1950 Jefferson burning a hole in my 2x2 flip while awaiting submission ...
Thanks,
Randy
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The flaws are a begative. We are a little more lenient with mint-made flaws than the usual wear and tear problems, however they definitely can lower a grade...David