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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;davidh, post: 484374, member: 15062&quot;]So I point out fifteen (15) minor defects and you think they should be ignored in assigning a grade because it looks nice?&nbsp; I agree it is a very nice looking example but how many defects would it have to have before you would drop it a point or two?</p><p><br /></p><p>The &quot;Official&quot; ANA Grading Standards are:</p><blockquote><p>MS-66 - Must have above average quality of strike and full original mint luster, with no more than two or three minor but noticeable contact marks. A few very light hairlines may show under magnification, or there may be one or two light scuff marks showing on frosted surfaces or in the field. The eye appeal must be above average and very pleasing for the date and mint. Copper coins display full original or lightly toned color as appropriate.</p><p><br /></p><p>MS-65 - Shows an attractive high quality of luster and strike for the date and mint. A few small scattered contact marks, or two larger marks may be present, and one or two small patches of hairlines may show under magnification. Noticeable light scuff marks may show on the high points of the design. Overall quality is above average and overall eye appeal is very pleasing. Copper coins have full luster with original or darkened color as appropriate.</p><p><br /></p><p>MS-64 - Has at least average luster and strike for the type. Several small contact marks in groups, as well as one or two moderately heavy marks may be present. One or two mall patches of hairlines may show under low magnification. Noticeable light scuff marks or defects might be seen within the design or in the field. Attractive overall quality with a pleasing eye appeal. Copper coins may be slightly dull. Color should be appropriate.</p><p><br /></p><p>MS-63 - Mint luster may be slightly impaired. Numerous small contact marks, and a few scattered heavy marks may be seen. Small hairlines are visible without magnification. Several detracting scuff marks or defects may be present throughout the design or in the fields. The general quality is about average, but overall the coin is rather attractive. Copper pieces may be darkened or dull. Color should be appropriate.</p></blockquote><p><br /></p><p>Objectively, after reading the above, where would you place the subject coin?&nbsp; Remember, you&#039;re grading the technical aspects of the piece, without emotional input.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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