Any ideas

What is anyone's opinion as to what those white spots are on the obverse of this coin. http://coins.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=1122&Lot_No=7450

 

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I think those are on the holder, some kind of tape residue maybe. Now the spotting under liberty is definitely on the coin but IMO doesn't really detract.

 

That was kind of what I thought I was seeing, but I find it rather odd that they did not clean or reholder it.

 

I'll go with tape or residue on the holder, the spots appear to float above the coin, not on it, unless my depth perception is off. Don't forget, I am heavily medicated this week

 

I think it's the holder.....

 

There are marks on the reverse and the coin appears to have below average luster.

 

And 1916's should be razor sharp, look at the weakness in the strike on the reverse

 

Would.nt a weak strike just limit it to under a 65 ?
rzage

 

BTW, Doug, all you have to do is turn off the flash and you will get the same pics while the auction is running. Since I won the auction, I will let you know when I receive the coin. However, now that you have the pics here, look at the area as the white line goes off the bottom of the coin. I am nearly positive that that white stuff goes beyond the coin.

 

It is. That is only a 63.

 

Can you see what I am saying about the bottom of the line?

 

Gd makes too much sense sometimes, it's frustrating:smile

 

Looks like the holder to me. I zoomed up close and I think the coin looks great. Better than my 63 RB 16 S

 

TPG dont have standards that they follow but u figured that out a long time ago.

nah the whole market there is only one GD so it doesnt make a diff but yes he is right this once