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Message:: [QUOTE="GDJMSP, post: 495054, member: 112"]There is no doubt of that, strike is absolutely the least important criteria used to judge the grade of a coin. Even reading any of the grading guides tells you that. But I do not think it is ever ignored. I know it may seem that way with some coins, especially that Peace dollar you posted. And as I have said, I agree with you that that coin is not worthy of the assigned grade specifically because of the very poor strike. I will further agree that there are other examples similar to this out there. The primary point of this entire thread, at least from your point of view, is that you guys think strike should be the most important element in grading - yes ? Well OK, I understand that. But everybody else disagrees with you. Why not ? Just because it seems like an overwhelming task does not mean it is. With any profession there are massive amounts of information that you have to memorize. In my profession for example, I've spent over 40 years learning - I learn every single day. People from all over the country call me to ask for advice or to consult on a project. And I have 99% of all the answers in my head - rarely do I ever have to look anything up. You ever talk directly to a professional grader or a numismatic expert ? They really do have it memorized. In the course of conversation about any series it becomes quite evident for they can quote you chapter and verse about the coins from every date/mint.[/QUOTE]