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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;USS656, post: 321351, member: 6641&quot;]<a href="http://www.coingrading.com/gradems1.html" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.coingrading.com/gradems1.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.coingrading.com/gradems1.html</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>MS68 General Rules:</p><p>Marks: Nearly Perfect Coin</p><p>Strike: Exceptionally Sharp</p><p>Luster: Will be full and glow</p><p>Eye Appeal: Exceptional</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>MS66 General Rules:</p><p>Marks: May be noticable, but very minor</p><p>Strike: Well-Struck</p><p>Luster: Above average Any toning should be appealing and only minimally affect luster</p><p>Eye Appeal: Above Average</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Unless you <u>really</u> understand each of these four areas and have studied many-many examples in-hand I would say you cannot grade a coin accuratly to ANA or a reputible Third Party Grading (TPG) standard.&nbsp; The actual rules are much more specific and deal in detail to the different areas of the coin.&nbsp; I would say that based on the comments of the others on known grades by the two TPG&#039;s mentioned that it would be like winning the lottery if your example graded as high by a TPG.&nbsp; </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Hope this helps answer your question.&nbsp; Good luck with helping your friend.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Best Regards</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Darryl[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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