Posted 05/21/2008 10:47 am
In my opinion, yes. For further information, read the following comment by an NGC Grader:
QUOTE: "Always grade the rims and the edges first. I've been told that in the past Europeans would actually grade the entire coin based on the condition of the rims and edges (perhaps some still do). While I would never recommend this, I point it out because many modern day numismatists here in the U.S. have consciously or unconsciously opted to omit this part of the grading process completely!
"While rocking the coin and rotating it, examine the edges for damage to the reeding, corrosion, evidence of mounting, etc. In order to detect rim filing or repair look at the way the light reflects off of the rims for areas that are uneven or have a different color or appearance. I always inspect rims and edges before going on to grade the rest of the coin, and I urge others who do not practice this to start making it a habit.
"Rim filing and rim repairs can be very deceptive and, unless the light hits the rim at exactly the right angle, you will almost surely not see them. Sometimes rims are deliberately dulled or toned down to conceal problems, so be careful!"
Directly quoted from John Maben Former NGC Grading Finalizer.
QUOTE: "Always grade the rims and the edges first. I've been told that in the past Europeans would actually grade the entire coin based on the condition of the rims and edges (perhaps some still do). While I would never recommend this, I point it out because many modern day numismatists here in the U.S. have consciously or unconsciously opted to omit this part of the grading process completely!
"While rocking the coin and rotating it, examine the edges for damage to the reeding, corrosion, evidence of mounting, etc. In order to detect rim filing or repair look at the way the light reflects off of the rims for areas that are uneven or have a different color or appearance. I always inspect rims and edges before going on to grade the rest of the coin, and I urge others who do not practice this to start making it a habit.
"Rim filing and rim repairs can be very deceptive and, unless the light hits the rim at exactly the right angle, you will almost surely not see them. Sometimes rims are deliberately dulled or toned down to conceal problems, so be careful!"
Directly quoted from John Maben Former NGC Grading Finalizer.
Edited by Snooba
05/21/2008 10:48 am
05/21/2008 10:48 am
