Here's a real challenge

JoeLewis · January 22, 2009 1:00PM

Can you find and post the following (you don't have to own them):

Two coins that are the same denomination, same type, same date, same mintmark (if applicable), same grade from the same TPG, but one with a very strong strike and one with a very weak strike?

That would be awesome and very educational. Who's up for the challenge?

illini420 · January 22, 2009 1:06PM

Probably not the best example, but the only one I can provide. 1908-S Indian Head Cent in PCGS MS63RB. Pics were taken at same time under same lighting.

Coin 1 (very little luster, but hammered)

Coin 2 (decent luster, less hammered)

JoeLewis · January 22, 2009 1:21PM

Awesome. Great start!

Coxe · January 22, 2009 1:23PM

Not the same grade or TPG, though I think it illustrates the point. These are two 1901-S Morgans in my prooflike VAM set. Technically, they are about the same grade. The NGC is the pancake flat strike on a striated planchet, both highly typical of the date. The ANACS on is decently struck. (I'll see if I can find images of my coins that fit the OP requirements int he meantime.)

illini420 · January 22, 2009 1:54PM

JoeLewis · January 23, 2009 9:15AM

Come on guys. Let's see some more. Many of us on this forum could learn a lot here

drwstr123 · January 23, 2009 9:48AM

All PCGS MS63s.....

Here's a real challenge

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