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<p>[QUOTE="Mat, post: 2010310, member: 21445"]As nice as mint state coins are, whether its modern or ancient, I actually have more to comment on with a coin that has wear then AncientJoes area of collecting because they are perfect. What is there to comment on but "WOW". Same with moderns. A mint state seated liberty dollar is a beauty to see but one that is laying next to it and in VF condition I may have more love with it because of a particular circulation wear or even the toning due to its use in life</p><p><br /></p><p>I do not buy coins with major holes, bronze disease, or cracked in half or repaired from being cracked or slugs from uncleaned lots. Otherwise everything is fair game.</p><p><br /></p><p>Past 2 years I actually have parted with many pieces, some fairly rare, just because I got one in better shape cheaper. Its what keeps me off the wagon <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie8" alt=":D" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Mat, post: 2010310, member: 21445"]As nice as mint state coins are, whether its modern or ancient, I actually have more to comment on with a coin that has wear then AncientJoes area of collecting because they are perfect. What is there to comment on but "WOW". Same with moderns. A mint state seated liberty dollar is a beauty to see but one that is laying next to it and in VF condition I may have more love with it because of a particular circulation wear or even the toning due to its use in life I do not buy coins with major holes, bronze disease, or cracked in half or repaired from being cracked or slugs from uncleaned lots. Otherwise everything is fair game. Past 2 years I actually have parted with many pieces, some fairly rare, just because I got one in better shape cheaper. Its what keeps me off the wagon :D[/QUOTE]
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