Log in or Sign up
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
US Coins Forum
>
Collecting and Grading
>
Reply to Thread
Message:
<p>[QUOTE="GDJMSP, post: 460162, member: 112"]Yes Ruben there is a reason. Different dates/mints have different characteristics as to what constitutes a well struck coin. And the FH designation is just that - a designation to signify a well struck coin. And since there are distinct differences for the 1916 design, allowances have to be made. This is a primary grading criteria that is listed in all grading guides and always has been.</p><p><br /></p><p>It's kind of like the differences between 1880-O Morgan and an 1880-S Morgan. Take one of each graded as MS65 and the difference in quality of stirke is as different as night is from day. Yet both coins would be correctly graded.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="GDJMSP, post: 460162, member: 112"]Yes Ruben there is a reason. Different dates/mints have different characteristics as to what constitutes a well struck coin. And the FH designation is just that - a designation to signify a well struck coin. And since there are distinct differences for the 1916 design, allowances have to be made. This is a primary grading criteria that is listed in all grading guides and always has been. It's kind of like the differences between 1880-O Morgan and an 1880-S Morgan. Take one of each graded as MS65 and the difference in quality of stirke is as different as night is from day. Yet both coins would be correctly graded.[/QUOTE]
Your name or email address:
Do you already have an account?
No, create an account now.
Yes, my password is:
Forgot your password?
Stay logged in
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
US Coins Forum
>
Collecting and Grading
>
Home
Home
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Activity
Recent Posts
Forums
Forums
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Posts
Competitions
Competitions
Quick Links
Competition Index
Rules, Terms & Conditions
Gallery
Gallery
Quick Links
Search Media
New Media
Showcase
Showcase
Quick Links
Search Items
Most Active Members
New Items
Directory
Directory
Quick Links
Directory Home
New Listings
Members
Members
Quick Links
Notable Members
Current Visitors
Recent Activity
New Profile Posts
Sponsors
Menu
Search
Search titles only
Posted by Member:
Separate names with a comma.
Newer Than:
Search this thread only
Search this forum only
Display results as threads
Useful Searches
Recent Posts
More...