Do you think the grades were accurate? Why did the 6 coins end up in details holders, and did you agree with that determination?
I don't think it's that big a deal. The dollars aren't the reason this set is cool, anyway. Don't be too angry at her. :)
I agree with the consensus: based on those pics, AU cleaned. You may get lucky and the pics are bad, but the coin is great. To answer your...
I can't see anything in those pics, either.
It looks like you have a very large die crack. No idea what it would sell for, but it's neat!
+1 this. You have to remember, this coin is roughly the size of a nickel.
Great question. All price guides suck in their own particular way. Numismedia is the best I've found, myself. I'd also be interested if anyone...
Since the mark isn't a surface defect, I'd pick #1, with #2 a very close second.
Looks more like some kind of friction/contact marks to me.
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