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<p>[QUOTE="GDJMSP, post: 327602, member: 112"]Frank I have looked at this coin and looked at this coin, and something about it just doesn't sit right with me. I haven't said anything until now because frankly, I may be seeing something that isn't there. But I'll tell you what my suspicions are.</p><p><br /></p><p>Based on the coloring it almost looks like the coin has slight greenish cast. Couple that with the way the luster is only remaining in the protected areas and around the legends/stars and it makes me wonder if the coin had PVC contamination at some point and it was then removed. I wonder that because there just doesn't seem to be enough wear to justify that much luster being missing, especially in the fields. It's almost like there is a line at the edges of the fields where the luster is just gone.</p><p><br /></p><p>Now perhaps the coin is just fine, perhaps it is just the pics, perhaps I am totally wrong. Either way, there it is. As for grade, I'd say XF45. Have no doubt a TPG would say AU - assuming my suspicions are incorrect.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="GDJMSP, post: 327602, member: 112"]Frank I have looked at this coin and looked at this coin, and something about it just doesn't sit right with me. I haven't said anything until now because frankly, I may be seeing something that isn't there. But I'll tell you what my suspicions are. Based on the coloring it almost looks like the coin has slight greenish cast. Couple that with the way the luster is only remaining in the protected areas and around the legends/stars and it makes me wonder if the coin had PVC contamination at some point and it was then removed. I wonder that because there just doesn't seem to be enough wear to justify that much luster being missing, especially in the fields. It's almost like there is a line at the edges of the fields where the luster is just gone. Now perhaps the coin is just fine, perhaps it is just the pics, perhaps I am totally wrong. Either way, there it is. As for grade, I'd say XF45. Have no doubt a TPG would say AU - assuming my suspicions are incorrect.[/QUOTE]
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