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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;tpsadler, post: 2329258, member: 9860&quot;]Have had the opportunity to review this thread and the original request for thought about the 1921 Peace Dollar I have come to these concussions. The appreciation the TPG is good reference as they see hundred if not thousands of similar coins (Experience is King).&nbsp; I have been a dealer for over ten years, a collector since 10 and have had the pleasure to have seen hundreds of these coins (But I too consider myself as a Beginner with Interest in the Hobby).&nbsp; That cannot replace the numbers seen by TPG companies.&nbsp; But as a reseller I can only give my educated opinion as I stand behind those to given to my customer.&nbsp; I offer a full refund if the buyer should find opinion to be unfair or unjust therefore I have a distinct reason for my Opinion.</p><p>That being said I will further justify my opinion on that 1921 Peace Dollar.&nbsp; Not the 1857 One Dollar Gold piece [USER=24314]@Insider[/USER] displayed as I think those show little similarity but do have highlighted important concepts and terms.</p><p>The 1921 IMO does not show Striations unless [USER=24314]@Insider[/USER] is referring to the area about the Ear on the Obverse, this is the high point of the relief and I also agree this would be a flat part with little or no detail showing..&nbsp; I also am of the opinion Scratches prior to the Strike would most generally be obviated by the Strike.&nbsp;&nbsp; I have to agree, my knowledge of what happens during Minting (Strike) to the Striations is a little lacking and from the reference in this Thread of &quot;The Art and Science of Grading Coins&quot; and discussion in this Thread has moved my level of striations and the minting understanding from Immediate to Advanced Immediate (Thanks).&nbsp; Circulated coins will have Scratches, Rubs, and a general a multitude of different types of damage (History).&nbsp; This coin in IMO has obvious been Cleaned, likely due to someone attempting to improve the Shine by removing the grit.&nbsp; Those are seen by the circular marks over the entire Obverse and some of the Reverse.</p><p>My particular concern is the eye appeal of this coin and there are many of 1921 Peace Dollars in AU that do not show these marks.&nbsp; IMO if you are spending your hard earned money do not spend too much therefore my grade as AU(Cleaned), which by most standards indicate XF pricing at most.&nbsp; The adjective of Harshly Cleaned is just the Adjective I would use as I think this have been intentionally done with little concern of the history of this coin.&nbsp; Cleaned would imply to me as some had soaked this coin in some form of detergent and lightly cleaned removing some or most the coin&#039;s life or character but not rubbing.&nbsp; (That&#039;s my Opinion and am sure some will disagree.)</p><p>I do not mean with this with any disrespect but after reviewing [USER=24314]@Insider[/USER] Posts and do appreciate his time.&nbsp; I could not say there were any Lights Going Off or Ahh Moments this is just a difference of opinions.&nbsp; Purchasing this coin will have little I do not the technical details of how or why these Scratches or Striations appeared and do with the Collector&#039;s definition of Eye Appeal and how it will fit their need. Correct Key Attributes are extremely useful when buying via photos or Site Unseen.&nbsp; Therefore I do see [USER=24314]@Insider[/USER]&#039;&#039;s point.</p><p>Two of the most important categories most collectors will identify can be simply defined in terms of ownership &quot;Yours and Mine&quot; <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie1" alt=":)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /> .&nbsp; I highly recommend the book &quot;The Art and Science of Grading Coins&quot;&nbsp; Get the book not the Kindle version as the photos are too hard to see.&nbsp; IMO Peace Dollars are one of the hardest to grade little alone the High Relief 1921 and 1922.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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