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<p>[QUOTE="Insider, post: 2333212, member: 24314"]If I were a TPG I would dip the coin (conserve it) and grade it MS-61. Reverse looks fully original MS-64+ but so what. Most of the grade comes from Obverse.</p><p><br /></p><p>IMO Hairlines look random (so not cleaned), stain would come off.</p><p><br /></p><p>That said. We really don't know what the coin actually looks like if it is rotated in the light. More rub may show. </p><p><br /></p><p>Just a tip for you all to try. I use a fluorescent light when I wish to see if there is any "rub" on a coin. Original surface looks frosty, rub (if present) turns dull gray on silver coins. I highly encourage you to TRY IT. You'll love it. Then when every coin looks like an AU <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie80" alt=":shame:" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /> you'll need to teach yourself how much rub you, TPGS, and others will tolerate. Have fun![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Insider, post: 2333212, member: 24314"]If I were a TPG I would dip the coin (conserve it) and grade it MS-61. Reverse looks fully original MS-64+ but so what. Most of the grade comes from Obverse. IMO Hairlines look random (so not cleaned), stain would come off. That said. We really don't know what the coin actually looks like if it is rotated in the light. More rub may show. Just a tip for you all to try. I use a fluorescent light when I wish to see if there is any "rub" on a coin. Original surface looks frosty, rub (if present) turns dull gray on silver coins. I highly encourage you to TRY IT. You'll love it. Then when every coin looks like an AU :shame: you'll need to teach yourself how much rub you, TPGS, and others will tolerate. Have fun![/QUOTE]
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