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<p>[QUOTE="lkeigwin, post: 1184163, member: 30400"]As GDJMSP said, it's a judgment call. But here are some observations:</p><p><br /></p><p>- Scratches that appear to be intentional will usually prevent a coin from grading cleanly. Even for very early coins, which usually get a little slack.</p><p><br /></p><p>- Scratches that are not severe and appear to be due to circulation are usually forgiven. They obviously affect the grade.</p><p><br /></p><p>- The older the scratch the more forgivable.</p><p><br /></p><p>So, how does the TPG determine if a scratch is intentional? Common sense, mostly. Scratch lines that cross are deemed intentional, e.g. Letters or images are intentional.</p><p><br /></p><p>With rims it is not a matter of intent but rather severity. There is no hard rule.</p><p>Lance.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="lkeigwin, post: 1184163, member: 30400"]As GDJMSP said, it's a judgment call. But here are some observations: - Scratches that appear to be intentional will usually prevent a coin from grading cleanly. Even for very early coins, which usually get a little slack. - Scratches that are not severe and appear to be due to circulation are usually forgiven. They obviously affect the grade. - The older the scratch the more forgivable. So, how does the TPG determine if a scratch is intentional? Common sense, mostly. Scratch lines that cross are deemed intentional, e.g. Letters or images are intentional. With rims it is not a matter of intent but rather severity. There is no hard rule. Lance.[/QUOTE]
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