GTG 1978 Jefferson Nickel (NGC)

Seems difficult to be able to tell the difference between remnant planchet roughness, and ordinary nicks and scratches. I've seen tons of MS coins without any remnant planchet roughness, so I am not completely sold. Even if it is already on the planchet, it's not attractive and doesn't deserve a super high grade for that reason.

 

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There are very few MS Jeffersons that have "zero" planchet roughness, even the war nickels made from a silver alloy usually have some on the jawline. As for planchet roughness affecting the grade, there are many that agree with you, but not the TPGs. I think it should be relegated to strike. If the coin is well struck but still has some planchet roughness, it would seem punitive to cause it to prevent a top grade, IMO.

 

I grew up being told the tiny marks on the face are called chatter marks that the strike did not remove. Sounds like planchet roughness is the proper term.