Will PCGS grade a soft struck coin MS65 or higher?

Bruggs

I recently purchased a pristine surface 41-S Walker, choice and original in every way. However, the obverse strike on the coin is really soft. Was wondering if PCGS would grade this coin gem with the strike as it is?
Thanks.
Bruggs

golfer72

That specific coin I dont know but they routinely grade softly struck coins 65 or greater .

joebb21

that coin could be a lock ms68 but who can tell from those pictures?

LindeDad

Hard to tell from the small image but I do not see it making MS65 that is too weak.

Moldnut

They can and do as Ive seen many 41-s WLH with not much of a hand showing getting the 65 and even 66 grades. I dont agree with that much though.

coinguy1

In answer to the question posed - yes. And, while the image provided is small and difficult to decipher, I would be somewhat concerned about the coin being AU, and not just weakly struck - see the area on Liberty's upper thigh.

Tdec1000

Yes if it is highly lustrous! 41s is very scarce with complete full strike.

Moldnut

Mark, I wanted to ask you about this when MJ posted a nice 41-S that had a weak hand that got a 66 from NGC. Shouldnt a coin have ABOVE average quality of strike and mint lustre to gain the grade of 66 as listed in the ANA grading book?

coinguy1

<< <i>Mark, I wanted to ask you about this when MJ posted a nice 41-S that had a weak hand that got a 66 from NGC. Shouldnt a coin have ABOVE average quality of strike and mint lustre to gain the grade of 66 as listed in the ANA grading book? >>

Derek, the major TPG's don't necessarily follow the ANA grading guide, and even it has morphed over the years.

And then, there is the question as to whether the strike should be above average for that type of coin in general, or for the particular issue/date that is being assessed.

CoinJunkie

Yes. I have a 40-S Walker in PCGS 65 with a very mushy strike. The issue
is notorious for those, and hence the grade doesn't get punished for it.

stealer

Can't coins be graded up to MS67 (or 66?) without a complete strike? I remember reading about this somewhere.

grip

Yes they will.This one is graded MS66 PCGS.


forgot to mention,this date comes with a soft strike.

Halfhunter06

Its hard to tell from the pic

WTCG

A Walker, especially the better dates, with a soft strike like the one in the picture will not grade higher than MS64 regardless of the cleanliness of the surfaces.