Perfect example of how decieving pics can be.
I agree completely that something scratched the toning off in that area, just don't see how it could possibly have been a holder or even an album....
You need to get out more ;)
AU55 details, light wear on both sides; but the scratches on the rev would keep it out of a regular slab IMO.
Unless those pics are way inaccurate, body-bag material IMO. And I don't buy that the reverse is the result of being in a holder either.
I wouldn't touch that coin if it were me. Send it to NCS and let them deal with it.
Washington quarters are the toughest - hands down.
Much better pics, but my opinion hasn't changed. Stll worried about the reverse.
The thread is from 2002 Garret.
:eek: :eek: That's 2 in a week !! You might want to visit the doc Mike :D
Awwwww now Frank - it aint THAT bad :D
That sure doesn't look like a Proof to me.
Just so ya know, that problem has been dealt with ;)
Personal grade AU53, TPG would probably go higher.
The article gives a pretty good description of the processes used. The one thing I like is that the author readily points out that all methods...
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That's because to a large degree the color is hiding them and you just aren't recognizing them as hits. Look at the circled areas in the pics, in...
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Works for me :thumb:
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