Great explanation thanks. As to- CGS I just meant Coin Grading Services in general.
What about proof sets? Were there special Silver Proof sets for 1974 from San Francisco? Below are descriptions from Heritage auctions. 90%???
It looks like the same quarter but they're using lighting to wash out defects. Seems to be very common. I think it's nearly impossible to buy a...
A very steep angle 40 degrees and rotating the coin just so, made the damage pop out.[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Yes Jeff, you are right. I was hasty. I can see the lines with just the right light and just the right angle under about 3x. You really have to...
And thank you for looking.
I was able to produce cleaning marks in the same penny with an eraser. For reference to cleaning marks. Original scratches, Image 1. I then...
This is a good 1 , Thanks.
Can a die have positive marks that would create negative impressions that resemble scratches?
Would a CGS consider "die scratches" distractions? Would they call the coin "cleaned"?
I found this in the forum...
I think coins being released by the mint makes a ton of cents. :joyful:, lol.
What are die "scratches"?? How do they happen?
This thread is allot more civil than my thread on deoxidation. I was accused of trolling and being anti-intellectual. Lol It's all fun.
Ha!
I think it is a combination also. It's a little easier for me to see. But I've never cleaned the coin and I don't understand the scratches. Is it...
I really can't believe how well a stupid eraser works. I'm not buying anything on eBay anymore. Is just too damn easy to make a coin look good....
LOL it looks good! hahaha
OK I tested again with pink eraser. I don't mean to condone cleaning coins, especially with a pencil eraser but I see no obvious damage. I'm...
Maybe because you actually looked. Thanks
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