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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;cladking, post: 361261, member: 68&quot;]Modern coins are easier to grade than classics since surface conditions are rarely an issue.&nbsp; If a modern looks unc then it is unc and hasn&#039;t been played with.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>Grading is subjective largely because there is no truly formal way to weight its various aspects.&nbsp; Strike and die condition are critical in the highest grades but how critical?&nbsp; Marks are important in all unc grades but how are different sized marks in different locations weighted?&nbsp; Many moderns have planchet scratches, are these factored in? How about PL?&nbsp; Is some marking to be given a pass because it wouldn&#039;t show up if the coin weren&#039;t PL?</p><p><br /></p><p>If you take MS-67 and 66 moderns that are typical in every regard for their grade then anyone could learn to spot the difference in a few minutes.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>Another thing is certain as well; the best quality is always the best no matter what grade you call it whether it&#039;s a 200 year old coin or a 30 year old coin.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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