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<p>[QUOTE="Bonedigger, post: 285148, member: 4367"]Indeed, <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie1" alt=":)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /> The Bonedigger Coin Grading (BCG) system is loosely based on the RedBook standards with two other factors applied. I totally discount the color/tone (or lack of -- cleaned) of a coin and might add (or might not) a point depending on the size of the coin and it's composition. </p><p><br /></p><p>Personally, I think the grade of a coin should be based on the owners opinion after gathering all the peripheral information available about the series. For example a Bust Half Dollar (lettered edge) wears differently from say a Seated Liberty Half Dollar based on two factors. #1. The size difference and #2. The metallurgical make-up, the bust half is only .8924% Ag and .1076% Cu.</p><p><br /></p><p>Take Care</p><p>Ben[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Bonedigger, post: 285148, member: 4367"]Indeed, :) The Bonedigger Coin Grading (BCG) system is loosely based on the RedBook standards with two other factors applied. I totally discount the color/tone (or lack of -- cleaned) of a coin and might add (or might not) a point depending on the size of the coin and it's composition. Personally, I think the grade of a coin should be based on the owners opinion after gathering all the peripheral information available about the series. For example a Bust Half Dollar (lettered edge) wears differently from say a Seated Liberty Half Dollar based on two factors. #1. The size difference and #2. The metallurgical make-up, the bust half is only .8924% Ag and .1076% Cu. Take Care Ben[/QUOTE]
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