How Important Is The Edge (Reed) Of A Coin In Grading?

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StormStrikes Valued Member United States 136 Posts	Posted 05/28/2011 10:07 pm When grading a coin, are the edges of the coin taken into consideration? In other words, if there is gunk in the reed or it is scratched or something like that, does it lower the grading? Report this Post to the Staff

Chriscoinmaster Valued Member United States 337 Posts	Posted 05/29/2011 12:15 am interesting question I was going to say if the reeding is worn down then the coin probably wouldn't be in as good of shape, however scratches, gunk and junk in the reeding is interesting. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188535 Posts	Posted 05/29/2011 12:29 am Interesting indeed. Unless I see something obvious like a ding or clip, I do not pay much attention to the edge. Once I put a coin in an album, I forget about the edge altogether. 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
sel_69l Bedrock of the Community Australia 21788 Posts	Posted 05/29/2011 12:36 am Examination of the reeding is very useful in the detection of fakes. Condition wise, the sharpness of the reeding can be helpful in grading, but the obverse and reverse should be graded separately, and a single grading ascribed if the grading of the O. and R. are the same. The condition of the reeding should be consistent with the O. and R. grading, but needs to be commented on if needed. Same applies to edge bruising, etc. Report this Post to the Staff
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