I am a bit perplexed with this PCGS genuine 1834 small date, small letter half. First the genuine is due to a staple scratch barley visible on the observe photo but obvious in hand.
I'm interested in thoughts on technical grade. The reverse has tremendous luster and crisp detail, not as much on the observe. Both sides have little or no rim, is this a result of a undersized planchet? your thoughts on this coin?

