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Message:: [QUOTE="SNEU48, post: 2543471, member: 82128"]I didn't  expect this to turn into a lengthy discussion over a mark on my Silver Eagle. My decision to buy the Eagle in the first place was the dealers description of the coin & that it was a 1986. There was no mention of a coin having any defect, mark, spot or hairline. They stated that the picture of the 1986 Eagle was a stock picture. They also claimed that the I would receive a Eagle from a U. S. Mint roll in great condition. I came to this thread  for the expert's  opinion because I didn't know what kind of mark was on the coin, if it happened at the mint or afterwards. If the mark was from the mint, I  would probably keep it. Now, it appears that there are two theories . A) Another coin struck the Eagle causing the damage.B)It did happen at the mint, but since it was a uncirculated coin,  there wasn't much care taken.  I  have a lot more than a few Eagles & none have a noticeable mark like this one because I  try to buy the best coin I  can find, whether in person or through the mail.I  expect a coin from a mint roll to be in much better shape, especially coming from a dealer.I, and most likley many of the people on this thread have coins much older that don't have the noticeable mark that this Eagle has.All I  needed was a simple explination & a little advice........Not the Great Debate.I  thank everyone for their contribution....So, who would like a 1986 Silver Eagle  !!!![/QUOTE]