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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;TypeCoin971793, post: 3669812, member: 78244&quot;]What I do is follow a process. Note that none of these steps are “admire the coin.” That way I can hold a 5-7 digit coin without partiality (which I have done several times).</p><p><br /></p><p>1. Observe the luster. Is it all there? Is it broken? If so, how much is left? Is it natural luster? Is it disturbed by hairlines or other issues? Is it bold and brilliant? Is it soft or subdued?</p><p><br /></p><p>2. Observe surface preservation. Rotate it under a light and catch all post-striking marks. The include bagmarks, hairlines, scratches, etc.</p><p><br /></p><p>3. If the luster is broken from wear, observe the amount of detail/luster left and the strike characteristics to arrive at an appropriate grade. If there is no trace of luster left due to wear, to max it can grade is 45.</p><p><br /></p><p>Step 1 should take 1-3 seconds on each side. Step 2/3 should take a total of 2-5 seconds on each side. There’s no time to get caught up in the coin. Once this is done, you have your objective judgment and can admire the coin all you want.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>This works as well.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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