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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Lehigh96, post: 829733, member: 15309&quot;]You are correct, Bowers discusses the full details concept instead of strike designations in THE EXPERT&#039;S GUIDE TO COLLECTING &amp; INVESTING IN RARE COINS.</p><p><br /></p><p>He also provides a four step list when buying a coin:</p><p><br /></p><p>1) Observe the numerical grade on the holder</p><p>2) Gauge eye appeal at first glance</p><p>3) Evaluate sharpness and related features, seek full details on coins</p><p>4) Establish a fair market price</p><p><br /></p><p>It seems based on this list that he ranks the elements of coin grading in order of importance like this:</p><p><br /></p><p>1) Surface preservation</p><p>2) Eye appeal</p><p>3) Luster</p><p>4) Strike[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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