What's a tougher decision for a grader: MS64 vs. MS65 or MS67 vs. MS68?
dan1ecu
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Do you suppose that the nicer the coin, the more difficult it is to determine the grade?
For instance, on a coin with essentially no imperfections, the grader must rely more on the overall eye appeal, which is subjective. On the other hand, a coin with several marks might be easier to classify as 63, 64, or 65 depending on the number of hits.
What do you think?
Dan
For instance, on a coin with essentially no imperfections, the grader must rely more on the overall eye appeal, which is subjective. On the other hand, a coin with several marks might be easier to classify as 63, 64, or 65 depending on the number of hits.
What do you think?
Dan
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<< <i>It probably has more to do with the price jump >>
Ding Ding Ding! We have a winner. For me, that's really what it's all about.
Looking for alot of crap.
<< <i>IMHO, "price jump" should have absolutely no relevance. A given coin is what it is and should always stand on its' own merit, period. >>
Agreed in principle, but IMO, it's not like that in practice.
I've seen way too many MS-61 1897-O Morgans that look nicer than MS-63 1898-O Morgans (for one example) to believe the price jump doesn't have anything to do with it. Remember the PCGS guarantee. If standards change and they give the condition rarity that benefit of the doubt, they can get their clocks cleaned later.
What's a tougher decision for a grader: MS64 vs. MS65 or MS67 vs. MS68?
ms 64 to ms 65
but more than half of the time they get the ms 68 wrong lol
It's fairly easy to rule out lower grades due to marginal luster or too many marks. At 67 and 68 you're reaching to find some minute hairlines or well hidden marks. Usually the eye appeal and luster
(or PL surface) at this level is superb so it comes down to marks.
Minute hairlines at times are very difficult to find, esp under toning.
roadrunner