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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;JPeace$, post: 2093298, member: 42727&quot;]I didn&#039;t mean to sound condescending.&nbsp; If I did, my apologies.&nbsp; When posting on message boards, it&#039;s hard to know how much or little information/explanations to provide.&nbsp; Too little and people might jump to conclusions that were never meant, too much and it can sound tutorial.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Anyway, there are a lot of variables, as you know, to juggle when judging the coin. Morgans are large surfaces, so where the imperfections occur is critical.&nbsp; If I&#039;m looking at a 65, I don&#039;t want to see anything distracting on the devices.&nbsp; A minor luster break in the fields seems to be the norm, but I want them at a minimum.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>This is copied from the ANA site for a 65.&nbsp; Lots of subjective wording if you ask me:</p><p>A coin graded <b>MS-65</b> shows an attractive high quality of luster and strike for the date and mint. May have a few small scattered contact marks, or two larger marks may be present. One or two small patches of hairlines may show. Noticeable light scuff marks may be seen on the high points of the design. Overall quality is above average and eye appeal is very pleasing. If copper, the coin has some attractive luster with original or darkened color, as designated.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Personally, on a 66 or greater Morgan I don&#039;t want to see anything on the cheek.&nbsp; Light barely noticeable contact marks are allowed (3-4), but I don&#039;t want them on her cheek.&nbsp; Anyway, there&#039;s a lot to judge and we all have an eye for what personally appeals to our senses.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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