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coinlover168 Pillar of the Community United States 506 Posts	Posted 10/30/2014 7:27 pm Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't the strike play a factor in the grade? I have seen plenty of 1921 Peace dollars of the same grade that have much better strikes. I do agree, though, that it does not have many marks. Report this Post to the Staff
scottk Pillar of the Community United States 767 Posts	Posted 10/30/2014 7:42 pm I think it's fine at 64. The blotchy toning gives off a bit of optical illusion that the coin is somehow damaged or worn, but the details on it are all ok. Report this Post to the Staff
Gyrene7483 Pillar of the Community United States 1704 Posts	Posted 10/31/2014 04:22 am Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't the strike play a factor in the grade? Not necessarily because that is how it came out of the Mint. The grade of a coin is determined by a number of factors other than the sharpness of the strike. Strike quality will definitely have a factor in pricing though. Specialists in a particular series will pay a premium for well struck coins for a year that is known for weak strikes. Report this Post to the Staff
dave700x Rest in Peace United States 10625 Posts	Posted 10/31/2014 07:09 am It looks like a 90 year old piece of silver to me. MS-64 is most likely technically correct and I'll bet the coin looks no different now than what it did when it was slabbed. Any guesses what this would grade if cracked out and re-submitted raw by you or me? Report this Post to the Staff
sel_69l Bedrock of the Community Australia 21788 Posts	Posted 10/31/2014 07:10 am Couple of small dings near truncation of neck (obv.), and small dings on flight feathers (rev.). Rims appear un marked. Why no (even residual) mint luster? Weak strike - note particularly date numerals. Why no "comment - 'weak strike'"? Certainly leaves some doubt in MY mind. At least a slider to something below MS64, and maybe a lot of slide. Can't do a comparative ring tone test for authenticity - it has unfortunately been slabbed, and if broken out of the slab, could risk a big slide downwards. All of these factors go into the decision to buy or not. How much do empty dollar slabs weigh, and what is the tolerance? Ask PCGS. Add that to the weight of a genuine coin. Report this Post to the Staff
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