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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Speedy, post: 52294, member: 705&quot;]&quot;Normal&quot; handling could say a lot...but what is normal?...this coin hasn&#039;t been in cirulation a lot (if my grade is right) and so it should show some nicks..digs...and rim bumps but not hair lines.</p><p>The hairlines may come from someone keeping it in his pocket for a long time but I think the rest of the coin would show more wear.</p><p>I don&#039;t think the hair lines would come from other coins as most of the time they leave nicks and digs and lines but not like I&#039;m seeing in the photo....what could have happened...is that it was cleaned long before your father got it...I would grade it XF-AU...if it hasn&#039;t been cleaned...</p><p><br /></p><p>A dealer will always offer less than a collector will....</p><p><br /></p><p>Remember---the Red Book price guide is not too good...the prices can be way off...the best thing to do is to check ebay and some online auctions to see what this coin is selling for in the same grade with the same date...1903-P---</p><p><br /></p><p>Speedy[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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