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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Insider, post: 3206034, member: 24314&quot;]I ORIGINALLY POSTED: &quot;<b>The crystallization on this coin is unusual.</b> Perhaps some of the experts here can authenticate it BEFORE the OP changes its appearance.&quot;</p><p><br /></p><p>Apparently you have not read my various posts concerning how coins are authenticated.&nbsp;&nbsp; No opinion is valid until the <b>FINAL</b> opinion is rendered.&nbsp; Authenticators (at least me) frequently change their mind back and forth (good/bad) when examining a coin due to further tests/research!&nbsp;&nbsp; I just authenticated a typical coin which provides an excellent example:&nbsp; 1804-Mo,TH 8 Rls. </p><p><br /></p><p>1. Eye: Nice XF/AU coin but cleaned.&nbsp; <span style="color: #006600">GENUINE</span></p><p>2. Microscope 10X:&nbsp; Unusual surface, due to cleaning?&nbsp; <span style="color: #ff4d4d">Possible fake?</span></p><p>3. WEIGHT: OK&nbsp;&nbsp; <span style="color: #006600">GENUINE</span></p><p>4. Microscope 20X: Lacks Mint quality.&nbsp; <span style="color: #ff4d4d">Possible fake?</span></p><p>5. EXAMINE EDGE:&nbsp; <span style="color: #b30000"><b><i>100% counterfeit</i></b></span> - no need for specific gravity test (thank goodness as these are tedious).[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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