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Brandmeister Pillar of the Community United States 6506 Posts	Posted 11/18/2025 2:55 pm Quote: I didn't realize that "eye appeal" factored into the grade. The official ANA Grading Standards specifically list eye appeal as one of the MS grading criteria. Several additional websites and videos (including PCGS, iirc) outright state that rainbow colored toning can add a full point to grades 65 and above. https://www.money.org/official-grading-standards/ Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188612 Posts	Posted 11/18/2025 3:09 pm Quote: I didn't realize that "eye appeal" factored into the grade. Eye appeal, in my most humble and gracious opinion, is the most important thing. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
CoinForMe Pillar of the Community United States 2170 Posts	Posted 11/18/2025 5:49 pm Quote: The official ANA Grading Standards specifically list eye appeal as one of the MS grading criteria. Quote: Eye appeal, in my most humble and gracious opinion, is the most important thing. . . . Interesting...... . . . So what exactly is "eye appeal," since everyone has their own likes and dislikes? Example: Some collectors prefer bright white Morgans, while others like me favor toning. That brings up the question: what does a coin grader look for in eye appeal, and how much can it influence the final grade? . . . Thanks, guys. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188612 Posts	Posted 11/18/2025 5:52 pm Quote: So what exactly is "eye appeal," since everyone has their own likes and dislikes? It is whatever appeals to you and makes you happy. Which is what makes grading so subjective. Quote: what does a coin grader look for in eye appeal, and how much can it influence the final grade? Just a guess, but in order for them to be objective, they are probably looking for things that are (not) distracting more than what they find pleasing to their eye. If that makes sense. But bias is always going to be there. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
Brandmeister Pillar of the Community United States 6506 Posts	Posted 11/18/2025 6:19 pm Bill Fivaz on grading mint state Mercury dimes: BNokC-WXNSw Report this Post to the Staff
CoinForMe Pillar of the Community United States 2170 Posts	Posted 11/18/2025 9:42 pm Quote: Bill Fivaz on grading mint state Mercury dimes: Thank you, Brandmeister. This video is making me want more Mercury dimes with full luster... Report this Post to the Staff
CoinForMe Pillar of the Community United States 2170 Posts	Posted 11/18/2025 9:45 pm Quote: they are probably looking for things that are (not) distracting more than what they find pleasing to their eye. @jbuck, I would think you're right about that.. Report this Post to the Staff
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