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Message:: [QUOTE="coinman0456, post: 767049, member: 18177"]Well it now seems the OP, is reconciled to the fact that his example definitely does not merit an AU grade. To continue further examination, it does not warrant an XF-45. The op's coin definitely has more "wear" in the main focal points, however it is disguised nicely with that cleaning. I guess the next best thing to do, is to have your coin graded by one of the TPG's. Is it worth that expense to you? Again I will say, that being the coin is "raw", I would be looking to spend anywhere between 35-60.00, since I don't believe the coin  grades even XF-40 , rather high end VF. Now just say your coin should grade an XF-40, you can see you can readily get those for $80-90.00 slabbed. You simply need to watch the auctions. Heritage,teletrade, stacks etc. Now a Dealer will most definitely sell you one for $150.00. This is how the game is played. The coin I linked to just proves that you don't have to spend alot of money to get a VERY NICE COIN that is worthy of the grade, and perhaps even on  a re-grade the  next grade up.[/QUOTE]