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Message:: [QUOTE="msolivia, post: 1169967, member: 30775"]Thanks so much for the suggestions/opinions. I put the coin under the microscope and found that the upper portion of the "L" is perfectly smooth (no raised portions, no burs, no scratches, etc.). The bottom portion of the "L" is rough and raised. The coloring of the upper part of the "L", matches the surrounding letters; the bottom portion of the "L" is darker I am not sure if coloring makes a difference, but it might be useful. I also discovered that the scratch (that runs from the tip of the eagles beak to the "I" in America) is actually a big, continuous, crack. So needless to say I am still a bit confused. If any one can shed some light on what this might be, it will be greatly appreciated.Thanks[/QUOTE]