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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Insider, post: 5257707, member: 24314&quot;]IMO (already posted) the Briggs book did not have enough info to resolve this coin.&nbsp; Some things mentioned in the book I could not find on the coin.</p><p><br /></p><p>Next: You all should know the characteristics of a Proof coin.&nbsp; Frosty devices IS NOT ONE OF THEM.&nbsp; Wide rims generally are.&nbsp; This coin is borderline in that respect.</p><p><br /></p><p>Missing details due to die polishing and die wear are not something we usually use to match a die.&nbsp; A diagnostic marker is something authenticators use to match a die.</p><p><br /></p><p>You need to train your eyes to see tiny RAISED artifacts on a coin.</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie46" alt=":facepalm:" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /> Now, does anyone see the raised <b><i><span style="color: rgb(179, 0, 0)">diagonal line on the belly </span></i></b>that is on both coins?&nbsp; Comments?[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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