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Are die clashes and die cracks grade limiting?

RYKRYK Posts: 35,797 ✭✭✭✭✭
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I recently purchased a very nice $3 in PCGS AU-53. Admittedly, I have trouble differentiating the various choice AUs (53 from 55 and 55 from 58) in this series, but I would have thought this coin to be a AU-55. I do not care to challenge the grading process--it's a scarce coin and a nice, original coin, and that's all I really care about.

Upon close inspection, I noticed some die clash lines and a single die crack. These are not immediately obvious and do not detract from the overall eye appeal. Personally, I think these add to the charm of the coin. From a technical grading standpoint, can these marks be grade limiting?

Thanks and happy holidays!

Robert
My Box of 20: https://pcgs.com/setregistry/collectors-showcase/box-20/ryks-gold-box-20/17132

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  • homerunhallhomerunhall Posts: 2,496 ✭✭✭

    Hi Robert,

    Minor Die clashes and/or cracks are not considered a negative and don't really effect grade.

    Don't feel bad about having a difficult time with the difference between 53 and 55. I have a hard time with those grades too!

    Thanks,

    David

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