2008W Silver Eagle, 2007 Reverse- the only flaw I can find on this coin is a tiny tick mark on the reverse. Is this ok and not take away from the value/grade? (PCGS MS69) and would this have graded a MS70 without this flaw? I ususally do not deal with slabbed coins, so any expertise on this would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Chuck: Considering the size of that lint mark, it is probably okay, but, most likely, the TPG'ers missed it.
I have an NGC 70 Silver Eagle and on closer inspection (3x) I notice 4 of those tiny dinks or lint marks. Never knew what you called them or how they were made. Maybe have a small milk spot on one of the obverse rays. This tiny spot may be on the holder not really sure.
Acceptable for MS69 ? Sure. Those are really small marks. Last time I checked, PCGS graded Proof ASEs 85% 69, with 15% 70s. Very, very few 68s or below. Modern minting technology cranks out very high quality stuff. I didn't check the MS ASEs. As always, the real arbiter is "What do YOU think ?".
