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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Lehigh96, post: 762865, member: 15309&quot;]WHY?</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Well, everyone did get stuck on the star designation in the Washington quarter example.&nbsp; Just because NGC already noticed the difference that I am trying to illustrate does not make it a bad example.&nbsp; I wish I could give a ringing endorsement to the star designation but unfortunately it is very inconsistent with regards to overall quality.&nbsp; While it does consistently identify exceptional eye appeal, that does not always translate to overall quality.&nbsp; I can post many examples if you like.</p><p><br /></p><p>The purpose of the Jefferson example was to show the difference between the two different MS67&#039;s.&nbsp; Now of course the MS68* star overwhelms them both, but the blue toned MS67 is a much better coin than the ugly ducking.&nbsp; It has the ugly duckling beat in every aspect of grading.&nbsp; I could have proved my point without posting the MS68*, but what fun would that be.<img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie2" alt=";)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>BTW, the subsequent discussions with you are my favorite parts of my posts.&nbsp; Usually my posts are good.&nbsp; Your always insightful questions and critiques and the associated replies make these threads much more informative than just the OP.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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