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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Insider, post: 2310939, member: 24314&quot;]I have four eyes and good color perception.&nbsp; I see a change of color in that area. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Try this: Put your nose one inch away from the screen.&nbsp; Now close your left eye.&nbsp; Open it and move way back while closing your right eye... do you see it LOL now?</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Actually, there is a small area of yellow rather than dull gold in that spot.&nbsp; It is similar to the color of the first star.&nbsp; Many counterfeits in this series have that patch.&nbsp; On this coin it is larger than I should expect;yet photo&#039;s and reflections change things.&nbsp; Overall color on both look genuine and that &quot;ring of discoloration&quot; is a plus.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I have heard that a professional authenticator knows in a few seconds if a coin is genuine.&nbsp; THAT MAY BE CHANGING FOR EARLY COPPER AND TRADE DOLLARS.&nbsp; If he still has no opinion, in his head he counts the # of +/- he sees on the piece.&nbsp; He may drag out a scope or even consult with others in the room to arrive at an opinion.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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