CenteringCentering is optimal on both axes, meeting the standards for a grade of 10. No perceptible offset is present from front or back.
CornersAll four corners present as sharp and structurally intact, with no whitening, fraying, or wear of any kind detected. The corners meet the criteria for a grade of 10.
EdgesAll four edges are clean and fully intact, exhibiting no nicking, chipping, roughness, or whitening. The edges meet the criteria for a grade of 10.
SurfaceThe front surface presents a hairline scratch in the beard area along with a small number of ink dots observed in the mouth area and beard area. The reverse surface exhibits white dot defects to the left of the compass as well as ink dots along the left border, consistent with areas where ink failed to lay down properly during production. These surface defects in aggregate are consistent with a grade of 8.5.