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howell1018 Pillar of the Community United States 713 Posts	Posted 05/13/2026 12:49 am I've been proof sets and commemoratives from the Mint for over 50 years and have to say in that time I've never received a coin that didn't appear to be less than MS70. I must either be lucky, or as my wife used to say "blind" (this usually when I asked her where something in the kitchen was.) Seriously, I'd like to see a side-by-side comparison of similar coins, one graded MS70, and the other MS69 pointing out the deficiency in the one graded MS 69. I can't, for the life of me, see what's wrong with the 69. Report this Post to the Staff

Marv65 Bedrock of the Community United States 10470 Posts	Posted 05/13/2026 02:31 am Quote: I'd like to see a side-by-side comparison of similar coins, one graded MS70, and the other MS69 pointing out the deficiency in the one graded MS 69. No one can tell the difference by posting pictures in a thread - you would need to have both coins magnified and the MS69 discrepancies would need to be pointed out with some type of indicator showing you what they are and where they are at. Sometimes even the TPG's get it wrong.......... "MS-70 (Mint State 70): Flawless condition. A 5x magnification reveals no imperfections, scratches, or handling marks." "MS-69 (Mint State 69): Nearly perfect. Contains minute, often hard-to-see flaws, such as minor blemishes, hairlines, or contact marks from the minting process. Edited by Marv65 05/13/2026 02:32 am Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187446 Posts	Posted 05/13/2026 08:29 am I could not tell the difference when I have had chances to see two examples side-by-side at a coin show. Therefore, I only buy coins graded 69 and save my money. I have one 70 in my collection, only because it was a deal I could not refuse. 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
oriole Pillar of the Community Canada 5238 Posts	Posted 05/13/2026 8:25 pm I'm buying into JBuck's philosophy. Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 73577 Posts	Posted 05/13/2026 10:07 pm The differences are very minute, so it's almost impossible to tell the differences between a MS-69 and MS-70 coin. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 94636 Posts	Posted 05/13/2026 10:13 pm I have zero issues buying a MS69 or even a PF (PF) 69 either. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187446 Posts	Posted 05/14/2026 08:21 am Yes, to be clear, when I compare 69 and 70 I mean both uncirculated and proof. 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
livingwater Pillar of the Community United States 2213 Posts	Posted 05/15/2026 6:40 pm Comparing MS69 to MS70 is supposed to be a little different but depends on how correct the coin was graded. Look at this MS69, no way a MS69 to my eyes. I bought it on ebay a few years ago, sent it back for refund after I saw how damaged it really was. Grading is an opinion anyway. Edited by livingwater 05/15/2026 6:50 pm Report this Post to the Staff
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