PCGS Director of Education Michael Sherman reviews the influence that surface preservation has on determining a coin’s grade.
In this video, learn as you review different Mint State Morgan Dollars. Each qualifies as Mint State, yet differences in the surface preservation of each coin differentiates the grades.
This video is part of an 8-part series from PCGS on Coin Grading. Get the full course at www.PCGS.com/education.






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