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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;900fine, post: 733567, member: 6036&quot;]Great question, PG. As mentioned above, there is no hard and fast rule. Like other elements of coin grading, it&#039;s subjective.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The lower the grade, the more &quot;scratches&quot; are tolerable before calling it a problem coin. i.e. almost all circulated coins have digs, dings, bangs etc. Which ones are considered scratches ? To me, a scratch is typically a straight line, but not always. They also tend to be shallow.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Obviously, the size (length, width, and depth) of the scratch are vital. Another big factor is the location of the scratch. A scratch on the cheek or throat of a Morgan Dollar is more troublesome than the same scratch well hidden in the hair.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>It&#039;s an art and a science, so there will always be debate about the subjective art portion.</p><p><br /></p><p>Anyway, that&#039;s just my working definition. Others may differ. Great topic ! :thumb:[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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