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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Insider, post: 2428115, member: 24314&quot;]Speaking of 65&#039;s, I&#039;m reminded of an interesting grading story from an ANA Seminar in the 1970&#039;s.&nbsp; The instructor was explaining how technical grading worked.</p><p><br /></p><p>If he took an &quot;O&quot; Mint Morgan dollar that had NO marks but a flat strike (no hair design over the ear) it would grade MS-65 (highest grade at the time) Weak Strike.&nbsp; Then he had the students visualize what the coin looked like.&nbsp; Everyone in the class could. </p><p><br /></p><p>Next, he said let&#039;s drill a 1/8&quot; hole in it at 12 o&#039;clock at the point where the dentils touch the field.&nbsp; The class could still &quot;see&quot; what the coin looked like. </p><p><br /></p><p>What do you think the technical grade of that coin would be?&nbsp; Easy right?</p><p><br /></p><p>He explained that every time that coin was sent in (as long as it did not get more marks or any wear) it would grade the same.&nbsp; Thus, technical grading was precise and did not change over time or due to market conditions. </p><p><br /></p><p>Answer:&nbsp; Some form of MS-65, Weak Strike w/hole at 12 o&#039;clock. <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie52" alt=":hilarious:" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /><img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie52" alt=":hilarious:" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /><img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie52" alt=":hilarious:" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /></p><p>Now forget everything I just wrote as &quot;technical&quot; grading has not been practiced for decades.&nbsp; Eye appeal rules![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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