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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;IdesOfMarch01, post: 2549352, member: 39084&quot;]This is probably the key insight into why grading ancients has decreasing relevance nowadays.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>I&#039;m glad I didn&#039;t start collecting before digital photos became widespread.&nbsp; Without photos, a collector would have to rely, to some extent, on a grade given to a coin by an expert.&nbsp; For ancients, a grade would have to be accompanied by a written description in order to make it really useful.&nbsp; Even EF-graded ancients can exhibit flaws or just-average style.&nbsp; With a photo, a collector can judge for himself whether the coin really appeals to him.&nbsp; But even then, in-hand evaluation is ultimately required for the highest condition coins.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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