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<p>[QUOTE="medoraman, post: 4611160, member: 26302"]Yes, but short of that, (assuming same luster), I like the question. I am probably of a different mindset than many, but I grade on DETAILS. The great jump the shark moment in US numismatics to me is when they declared wear worst than anything else. I am the opposite, I consider the maximum details the coin SHOULD have , and deduct from there. The reason could be soft strike, greased dies, worn die, wear, or dings. The reason doe not MATTER to me. It may be interesting, but not matter in terms of grade.</p><p><br /></p><p>I know the top coin is worn and bottom weak strike. I would say luster of course, and I would also say the reverse of coin 2 vastly superior. The bottom, even with weak strike, has more detail so not apple to apples. </p><p><br /></p><p>Let's say they ARE though. If both had the EXACT same amount of details, I could see a bump for luster. That is all. If numeric grading, I could see a difference due to luster of 45/50 to 53/55. However, the bottom coin should never be compared with what used to be called an AU-58, (my favorite US grade when collecting). Even a current AU-58 has better details and should be worth more. </p><p><br /></p><p>I know I was out of sync with others in US coins, another reason I moved to ancients. In the ancient world, DETAILS are what matter, not the WHY they are missing. We are interested of course, and do know the differences, but they do not affect the GRADE. Any dealer listing XF - Weak strike we laugh at as a US coin dealer playing with ancients.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="medoraman, post: 4611160, member: 26302"]Yes, but short of that, (assuming same luster), I like the question. I am probably of a different mindset than many, but I grade on DETAILS. The great jump the shark moment in US numismatics to me is when they declared wear worst than anything else. I am the opposite, I consider the maximum details the coin SHOULD have , and deduct from there. The reason could be soft strike, greased dies, worn die, wear, or dings. The reason doe not MATTER to me. It may be interesting, but not matter in terms of grade. I know the top coin is worn and bottom weak strike. I would say luster of course, and I would also say the reverse of coin 2 vastly superior. The bottom, even with weak strike, has more detail so not apple to apples. Let's say they ARE though. If both had the EXACT same amount of details, I could see a bump for luster. That is all. If numeric grading, I could see a difference due to luster of 45/50 to 53/55. However, the bottom coin should never be compared with what used to be called an AU-58, (my favorite US grade when collecting). Even a current AU-58 has better details and should be worth more. I know I was out of sync with others in US coins, another reason I moved to ancients. In the ancient world, DETAILS are what matter, not the WHY they are missing. We are interested of course, and do know the differences, but they do not affect the GRADE. Any dealer listing XF - Weak strike we laugh at as a US coin dealer playing with ancients.[/QUOTE]
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