Strike is taken into account in all grades but tiny steps represent an extremely minor strike weakness. It will preclude an MS70 grading, probably an MS69, but not an MS66.
Have a read of this article:
http://www.numismatics.com.au/Blog/...nding_Strike
Under the heading of Application in Grading, you can see the minimum strike characteristics of each grade.
Have a read of this article:
http://www.numismatics.com.au/Blog/...nding_Strike
Under the heading of Application in Grading, you can see the minimum strike characteristics of each grade.


















