Ummm.........No.....

Part of my "What the Heck Were They Thinking?" collection....And what exactly is a "Flat Strike?"

 

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I wonder if it has to do with Flat luster.
I have heard the term used before.

Here is the definition from coinfacts.

flat luster
A subdued type of luster seen on coins struck from worn dies. Often these coins have a gray or otherwise dull color that makes the fields seem even more lackluster.

 

I assume they're trying to claim that what looks like wear is actually a weak strike.

 

The term "flat strike" was uses a lot many years ago. It was a catch all for coins struck with worn dies or when the press was not set properly.
I can't argue with the 63 grade.

 

Actually, my main point of contention is PCI calling it a "No P" die error.

It is simply a minor grease strike through where the mintmark on the die was clogged.

 

I didn't even notice the No P.
I wonder how they new it wasn't a "No D"

 

Exactly!

 

Looks like a greaser to me and so much so that the mint mark didn’t show.

 

It's not even what's known as a collector's coin ( made for collecting ) so why would anybody care ......