Do you think every series should have a diagnostic for the purpose of labeling it as strongly or wea

dan1ecu

We have our FBL Franklins, our FH Standing Liberty quarters, etc.

Does EVERY series need a diagnostic that can be used to indicate the quality of the strike?

Would you like it if every slab were labeled with FULL (something) so that you'd have an idea what kind of strike the coin's got?

Dan

pharmer

Not a bad idea. The diagnostics of particular issues are known to the active collectors of those coins, but labeling as such might help others not as familiar, and possibly stimulate interest among them.

DickyBetz

I think it is a good idea. Especially for wheat cents. The "O" in one on the reverse is often found to be not fully struck. I think it would be nice to have a "Full O" label for them. There would be a downside though; there would most likely be a price jump for those examples that had the "Full O." When now you can buy ones with that are fully struck sometimes for the same price as those that are not fully struck.

coinguy1

<< <i>Does EVERY series need a diagnostic that can be used to indicate the quality of the strike? >>

Absolutely not - often, that diagnostic is NOT a good indicator of the strike on the remainder of the coin. It focuses way too much attention on one aspect/area of the strike, while, at the same time, ignoring many others.

MikeInFL

<< <i>Would you like it if every slab were labeled with FULL (something) so that you'd have an idea what kind of strike the coin's got? >>



Not exactly. As Mark points out, this leaves other areas where a less than full strike is present unaccounted for.

Personally, I'd prefer a rating of 1-10 for each of strike, luster, marks/rub, and eye apeal...Mike