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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;GDJMSP, post: 542713, member: 112&quot;]Because a damaged coin is considered ungradeable. And a scratch is considered to be damage.</p><p><br /></p><p>It&#039;s all a question of severity really, a matter of degree. And it varies from coin type to coin type. The larger the coin the more leniency is permitted.</p><p><br /></p><p>Even the ANA grading standards follow this policy regarding a damaged coin being ungradeable. And that policy has been followed since long before the TPG&#039;s even existed. Since before the ANA standards even existed for that matter. Damage can take many forms, it can be corrosion, scratches, displaced metal, rim dings, environmental, over-dipping, harsh cleaning or any number of things. But once damaged, a coin is considered ungradeable. And it&#039;s always been that way since the very beginning of grading.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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