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<p>[QUOTE="7Jags, post: 24816185, member: 78719"]Actually the coin graded MS 64 and is every bit that. Late die state - what do you define as a coin showing MULTIPLE die breaks, not too mention high points not struck up - e.g. the leaf edges, acorns, and the die chip over the main laurel branch at approximately the 8 o'clock position. I will say that I have held several in hand and def. above the 62s in hand. And I emphasize the "in hand".</p><p>It is not circulation wear; one of the elementary ways of discerning this is to look at not just the high points in the Queen's hair or the wreath, but their surround and also areas like the cheek, brow ridge & articulation of nose. And go ahead and look at the fields and please show wear or even any hairlines. Additionally although admittedly a little hard to see in these photographs are the very sharp edges (again seen in hand).Perhaps you may consider examining a few more of the earlier Vicky minors.</p><p>I am truly wondering what you are seeing in response (not to mention your aggressive tone), and I will gladly put my knowledge and background up to any you may provide.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="7Jags, post: 24816185, member: 78719"]Actually the coin graded MS 64 and is every bit that. Late die state - what do you define as a coin showing MULTIPLE die breaks, not too mention high points not struck up - e.g. the leaf edges, acorns, and the die chip over the main laurel branch at approximately the 8 o'clock position. I will say that I have held several in hand and def. above the 62s in hand. And I emphasize the "in hand". It is not circulation wear; one of the elementary ways of discerning this is to look at not just the high points in the Queen's hair or the wreath, but their surround and also areas like the cheek, brow ridge & articulation of nose. And go ahead and look at the fields and please show wear or even any hairlines. Additionally although admittedly a little hard to see in these photographs are the very sharp edges (again seen in hand).Perhaps you may consider examining a few more of the earlier Vicky minors. I am truly wondering what you are seeing in response (not to mention your aggressive tone), and I will gladly put my knowledge and background up to any you may provide.[/QUOTE]
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