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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Lehigh96, post: 589666, member: 15309&quot;]I don&#039;t dispute that it is a weak strike for the grade or that it got bumped or crossed.&nbsp; However, the premium you mentioned is not excessive, it is low.&nbsp; My guess is that this coin hammers over $1,000.&nbsp; This is a late die state coin evidenced by the significant die polish lines and the large obverse die crack.&nbsp; You can&#039;t expect an above average strike from a late die state coin.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>With regards to the grade, it is my opinion that the TPG&#039;s routinely discount strike as an element of grading when the other elements (surface preservation, luster, and eye appeal) are superlative.&nbsp; Please read the thread below for my comments on the issue.</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="http://www.cointalk.com/forum/t45572/" class="internalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.cointalk.com/forum/t45572/">http://www.cointalk.com/forum/t45572/</a></p><p><br /></p><p>I am not saying I agree with the practice, only that it seems market acceptable to do so.&nbsp; Add into the equation that the coin has a CAC sticker affirming the coin is good for the grade and it is almost undeniable that the coin was given a pass on strike due to the apparent die state.</p><p><br /></p><p>My interest in this coin rests solely on the eye appeal and toning.&nbsp; I could care less if the coin has Full Bands and I think that the die polish and die crack give the coin added character.&nbsp; The only problem with this coin IMO is whether to gamble on the luster without seeing it in hand.&nbsp; I could pay a dealer to assess the coin for me, but I like the gamble, it is part of the fun of buying coins.&nbsp; It is kinda like shoving all-in in a $5-$10 No Limit Hold-em game when you think you have the best hand.&nbsp; Sometimes you are wrong and lose a lot of money.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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