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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;900fine, post: 962039, member: 6036&quot;]Hey guys,</p><p><br /></p><p>We often throw down some photos for grading and / or attribution. This time, I thought I would introduce a new wrinkle. On this one, I would like to hear your opinions about everything about this coin except &quot;good honest wear&quot;.</p><p><br /></p><p>In particular, I&#039;m talkin&#039; bout the difference between post-mint issues and &quot;as made&quot; issues. &quot;As made&quot; includes die state and it&#039;s impact on the coin&#039;s appearance, the original flan&#039;s quality (including color), strike, centering, and so forth. Post-mint includes wear of course, but also any bangs, nicks, environmental exposure, and any human intentional manipulation.</p><p><br /></p><p>A recent thread about an 1814 Classic 1c led me to focus on these issues; that coin had G4 details but was in a PCGS VG8 slab. It&#039;s interesting to ponder the mind of the Early American Copper coin man, who often must weigh factors other than &quot;good honest wear&quot;; in fact &quot;the other factors&quot; often greatly outweigh wear.</p><p><br /></p><p>I felt this coin is a good example of &quot;other factors&quot;.</p><p><br /></p><p>Of course, your &quot;bottom line&quot; grade opinion is always welcome, along with any and all comments.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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