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<p>[QUOTE="physics-fan3.14, post: 3922947, member: 19165"]No, the grade is (should be) based on the level of wear. Sometimes, some graders will give a "silent net grade" and deduct a few points for problems like scratches or rim dings, but I'm not a fan of that practice. </p><p><br /></p><p>Scratches are considered a problem. Most collectors don't like them, and they detract from the value of a coin. As I mentioned, if I bought a VF coin and it came with a scratch like that, I'd return it. </p><p><br /></p><p>The severity of the scratch, and whether or not it will result in a details grade, is very subjective. Eduard calls it a hairline and says it is not significant - he has it in hand and may be able to judge better. However, based on what i see in these pictures, it looks more severe than a hairline to me. </p><p><br /></p><p>The basic answer to your question, Uncle, is that scratches are problems. Light hairlines from circulation are not. Which one is on this coin? That is for the grader and buyer to decide.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="physics-fan3.14, post: 3922947, member: 19165"]No, the grade is (should be) based on the level of wear. Sometimes, some graders will give a "silent net grade" and deduct a few points for problems like scratches or rim dings, but I'm not a fan of that practice. Scratches are considered a problem. Most collectors don't like them, and they detract from the value of a coin. As I mentioned, if I bought a VF coin and it came with a scratch like that, I'd return it. The severity of the scratch, and whether or not it will result in a details grade, is very subjective. Eduard calls it a hairline and says it is not significant - he has it in hand and may be able to judge better. However, based on what i see in these pictures, it looks more severe than a hairline to me. The basic answer to your question, Uncle, is that scratches are problems. Light hairlines from circulation are not. Which one is on this coin? That is for the grader and buyer to decide.[/QUOTE]
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