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<p>[QUOTE="Insider, post: 4563730, member: 24314"]An examination of the mark using a stereo microscope and florescent light (unfortunately not available to most) is all you need. One thing I'll add to the explanation above is an adjustment mark tends to weaken at both ends until it disappears due to the strike. On untoned coins in high grade, you can see the original, unstruck planchet metal INSIDE the adjustment mark. Scratches look different.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Insider, post: 4563730, member: 24314"]An examination of the mark using a stereo microscope and florescent light (unfortunately not available to most) is all you need. One thing I'll add to the explanation above is an adjustment mark tends to weaken at both ends until it disappears due to the strike. On untoned coins in high grade, you can see the original, unstruck planchet metal INSIDE the adjustment mark. Scratches look different.[/QUOTE]
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