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Originally Posted by mark_h  When looking at the individual coins grading standards I have seen toning mentioned - but never eye appeal. Yes - luster is mentioned, but I would expect that. I have not seen(granted have not read and remembered everything for each coin type) one grade that says something like "eye appeal" for a technical grade. What am I missing? |
First of all, and many people make this mistake, the ANA standards
ARE NOT techncial. The ANA standards are based on market grading. They have been since 1986.
Prior to 1986 the ANA did use a technical grading system, but they changed it in 1986 because they realized it did not work.
Now, to find eye appeal in the ANA standards, 6th edition, start on page 24 where they explain how to use the standards. Here you will find eye appeal mentioned for each individual grade.
