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Message:: [QUOTE="tommybee, post: 876672, member: 24999"]Lehigh, Thanks for the info.  I was just trying to think through the striking process and come up with some logical explanations as to why there was so much softness around the edges of this coin.  Die spacing was one.  I also thought that maybe an undersized planchet could result in this type of strike. I like the explanation that maybe the press operator was running a few test dollars to find the right amount of pressure needed for a full strike, without cracking or wearing out the dies too quickly. I have a raw 1924 P that was dipped too often.  The luster is gone on it, but the strike is super strong.  So I know that really good strikes are available. While I may have to compromise, I agree that all things else being the same, a coin with a strong strike is going to carry a larger premium in the market.  Maybe even more so with Peace Dollars as they are often lightly struck.  I also think sometimes I expect a 65 to look like a 66 or 67. Those coins carry huge premiums for a reason. It is my understanding that a light strike is most often caused by not enough pressure being used.  Are there other reasons for light strikes? Thanks. Tom[/QUOTE]