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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Leadfoot, post: 143550, member: 2972&quot;]Take a look at this coin PCGS XF 45 coin.&nbsp; Look at the spots where this coin shows wear:</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="http://coins.heritageauctions.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=411&amp;Lot_No=7971&amp;src=pr#PHOTO" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://coins.heritageauctions.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=411&amp;Lot_No=7971&amp;src=pr#PHOTO" rel="nofollow">http://coins.heritageauctions.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=411&amp;Lot_No=7971&amp;src=pr#PHOTO</a></p><p><br /></p><p>You will see wear in similar spots on the posted coin, but because of the dipping it is not as obvious.&nbsp; Also note that the above coin has lots of luster remaining in hidden areas.</p><p><br /></p><p>Here is a PCGS MS 62.&nbsp; Note the the cartwheel luster:</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="http://coins.heritageauctions.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=26072&amp;Lot_No=13310#Photo" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://coins.heritageauctions.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=26072&amp;Lot_No=13310#Photo" rel="nofollow">http://coins.heritageauctions.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=26072&amp;Lot_No=13310#Photo</a></p><p><br /></p><p>IMHO, this is a PQ AU 58 in 62 holder.&nbsp; Clearly a nice coin, with lots of mint luster, but there&#039;s wear on the high points and the cartwheel is not close to complete.</p><p><br /></p><p>Here is a PCGS MS 65 -- a true uncirculated coin.&nbsp; Look at the completely unbroken cartwheel luster -- even on the high points of the design:</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="http://coins.heritageauctions.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=388&amp;Lot_No=2563&amp;src=pr" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://coins.heritageauctions.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=388&amp;Lot_No=2563&amp;src=pr" rel="nofollow">http://coins.heritageauctions.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=388&amp;Lot_No=2563&amp;src=pr</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Finally, here&#039;s a AU details cleaned coin which bears a striking resemblance to the coin in question:</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="http://coins.heritageauctions.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=409&amp;Lot_No=8030&amp;src=pr#Photo" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://coins.heritageauctions.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=409&amp;Lot_No=8030&amp;src=pr#Photo" rel="nofollow">http://coins.heritageauctions.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=409&amp;Lot_No=8030&amp;src=pr#Photo</a></p><p><br /></p><p>See how the areas of wear are now not visible as they were on the PCGS XF 45 coin?&nbsp; The cleaning has disguised the wear in these areas, but it is still there and can be seen even in the photos.</p><p><br /></p><p>You tell me, which coin does it most closely resemble?</p><p><br /></p><p>Please don&#039;t get the wrong idea.&nbsp; The coin posted is a very nice example, and if priced commensurate to its condition, there is really nothing wrong with it.&nbsp; I think bust halves are a great value in this condition.&nbsp; I just don&#039;t want you to have the wrong impression of its grade or value, and I only responded to this thread in hopes of helping to this end.</p><p><br /></p><p>Respectfully...Mike[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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