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Originally Posted by GDJMSP  One question - what good is this book, if as 99% of the people on this forum will tell you, you cannot grade a coin based on a picture ?
If you can't grade a coin based on a picture of it - how can grade a coin based on a picture of another coin ? |
You're right, Doug... I don't think one can
completely grade a coin from it's picture, nor can one
completely grade a coin in hand by comparing to a picture.
But I think these pictures are very good for getting a details grade (what EAC guys call "sharpness ").
I think photos are very useful for that much. They're a good starting point.
Beyond that, coin-in-hand is required to spot hidden flaws and evaluate color and luster. You know... arriving at a final, "total" grade.
