Importance of strike

tjkillian

I'm a strike kind of person, i.e. I like a great strike above all else. How important in the grading process is strike, versus luster, marks, & eye appeal? Equal weighting?

Tom

homerunhall

Hi Tom,

I believe all four have equal importance, but are slightly different in the way the are applied to the grade. Strike is more of a qualifier. A razor sharp strike doesn't neccessarily add to the grade, like say eye appeal. But weakness in strike can dis-qualify a coin from the highest grades.

David