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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Midas, post: 53824, member: 2761&quot;]Depends on a number of critical areas.&nbsp; For instance, New Orlean minted Morgans are noted for their &quot;weak strike&quot; compared to the other mints.&nbsp; This conclusion didn&#039;t come immediately, it came after years of looking at their coins versus Morgans minted in Frisco, Carson City, or Philly.</p><p><br /></p><p>Take early 1920 Lincolns.&nbsp; Mint strikes for D and S mints were weak and sloppy.&nbsp; Again, as collectors looked for high grades, it became evident that certain dates and certain mints had weak strikes, often confused with wear.</p><p><br /></p><p>More recent.&nbsp; IKE&#039;s had a weak strike and finding a 1971-P in MS65 or above is not easy.</p><p><br /></p><p>Wear will show a rub, ticks, nicks, bag marks and/or blemishes.&nbsp; A weak strike MS will not exhibit these detractions as one that is in AU condition.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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