Outstanding! I'm still missing a 1928 and 1934s in an AU grade to match my set at a price I'm comfortable with. Most dealers and sellers on EBAY...
I've notice this as well. While I don't have an exact answer, a guess might be more appropriate, but the mint has been using an outside contractor...
Another fine score, an ef, nearly identical to my own.
The lack of better luster, even under toning, might hold it to an AU58. None the less, a nice specimen of a semi-key date.
$11.50 for a key date, full rim, full date and photo grading in vg8/10? Chaching! Lucky you.
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