When the PROS grade Washington Quarters, is the reverse generally the factor for the overall grade?

razorface1027

Yea/Nay?... Any/All opinions appreciated. I'm about to send 2 95-P Unc. Mint set pieces to them for grading. They're absolutely gorgeous and flawless on both sides...

Boom

Well, I'm sure no Pro but I've been told that the obverse is "the money side" It, supposedly factors in the most

but the reverse IS a factor seemingly more in taking away points for weak strikes - weak feathers on the eagle's

chest, wear on his legs and ticks, dings and otherwise. "chatter". So yes-IMHO the reverse does play a part in the

overall grade but, from what I understand the obverse-the "money side" counts the most! But then....what do I

know?

razorface1027

Thanks Boom...Since I'm ignorant, what specifics on the obverse would render a sound grade. Hair, tie, motto, date...SCHNOZOLLA...What?

Boom

Clean surfaces-no ticks or dings, strong strikes with absolutely no breaks in luster- No marks or distractions-"hits"

of any kind, starting from the 3rd side working inward! There is also a strong bias towards ORIGINAL

Mint Set toning. I've seen coins as I've described grade 66 and downright ugly ones as high as 68.

Thus the statement- "I sure don't know!" Depends on what day it is too, I guess!

paigowjohnny

General rule I hear...reverses on any series can hurt, but not really help.

jdimmick

The obverse is the key side, in fact there are many 32-d, s and 36'd and other dates that you find with a fabulous rev 64/65, yet the obverse is a 62 or 63 at best. So your grade is Ms-62/63.

Again rev can hurt, but hardly helps any, maybe a half or quarter point at best and only very seldom IMO

nwcs

Obverse carries the majority of the grade. And, as paigowjohnny said, the reverse can bring down the grade but cannot raise the grade. But it is less important than the obverse.

cladking

To get the very high grades there must also be a full strike. On the obverse look
at the tops of the letters. They should mostly be full and rounded at the top.
flatness indicates insufficient metal flow to fill the die.

Strike is not always much of a factor but will make a difference especially on the clads.