By comparison to images of the finest known examples of 1841-O, this PCGS XF-40 possesses detail remarkably similar to coins graded ten points higher, and in addition, there are remnants of cartwheel effect barely noticeable on either side. Although not even a single individually distracting mark exists on either side, it must be noted that the fields are rather heavily affected by modest circulation contact marks, and their cumulative effect is probably a deduction of five points in grade. This is only important under magnification, since at arm's length, the myriad ticks are too small to be distracting. A tiny crumb of greenish verdigris can be seen resting atop the eagle's left (observed) wing.