Well first of all any scratch on a coin creates both a raised line and an incuse line at the same time. So the lines being raised doesn't prove...
The coin has little value to begin with. It is a common coin, it appears to be circulated, it has an old fingerprint, as well as unattractive...
If you look closely you will see other specks of dark black in and around the legends in places. That black is the remains of dark heavy toning....
OK Jason, now please tell me how you "know" those are die polish lines.
To be honest I cannot say with certainty that I have handled that specific date and denomination, although I may have. But I have looked at...
There is no cloth, including microfiber cloth, that will not scratch or hairline a coin. And yes, having a folded towel or something soft under...
Sorry but you are wrong, on both counts.
I moved this here because I cannot see it as being anything BUT advertising. Ethan had you merely asked the question, and not listed everything...
If there was actually anything that would actually make me think I am wrong, I'd admit it right away. Have done it before, and do it gladly. But...
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