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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Kevin Mader, post: 4040326, member: 106826&quot;]As is often the case, coins from different dies/machines are mixed together in the same bag and contingent on what &#039;pocket&#039; of coins are grabbed for rolling, you will have a different mix in each roll.&nbsp; Sometimes, you get a nearly pure roll...other times, they are well mixed.&nbsp; Typically, uncirculated rolls I search are from 2-3 different die sets.&nbsp; When you get rolls like this, it is a good idea to familiarize yourself with the various varieties available.&nbsp; A variety in high state is obviously, more desirable, and generally speaking, worth more than the base date/mm coin.</p><p><br /></p><p>Regarding the Photograde, be sure to examine things like carbon spots, depth and count of bag digs and dings, the condition of the rims, and degree of coin burnish marks (especially on AU/MS coins) in their photos.&nbsp; Also consider the location of where the subject damage appears.&nbsp; Is it in a conspicuous spot?&nbsp; A dig on the nose vs a narrow open field will affect the grading considerably.&nbsp; And the majority of the grade will lean towards the condition of the obverse.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>If you look at the MS65 Jefferson at the Photograde, the obverse looks pretty decent regarding digs and dings.&nbsp; But the carbon spots are rather conspicuous and present in locations that folks typically scrutinize.&nbsp; Rim looks good, most significant ding at 12 o&#039;clock.&nbsp; Some toning in areas consistent with coin-to-coin abrasion.&nbsp; But not significant in my opinion.&nbsp; Letters and Date full with light contact marks.</p><p><br /></p><p>The Reverse is a different story.&nbsp; Several carbon spots and one more significant spot at 7 o&#039;clock (possible Verdi).&nbsp; Several digs and dings, 3 or so are more significant especially the one left of the left window and the one above the foundation (left).&nbsp; Rim is nicked in several spots.&nbsp; Close examination reveals surface scratches from re-dressing the die and a chip on the top right of the building gate.&nbsp; These will generally not detract from the grade, but for me, it&#039;s hard to ignore.&nbsp; To what effect?&nbsp; I don&#039;t know.&nbsp; But my guess is that the grade of this coin considers the lower condition of the reverse, as aside from the spots on the obverse, it&#039;s pretty sharp.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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