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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;rzage, post: 377457, member: 14070&quot;]All coins have a certain look to the metal when minted , it is caused by the pressure of the dies forcing the metal to move when striking the coin , this can be seen most readily on larger coins like Morgan dollars , it&#039;s called the cartwheel effect . when looking at a coin rotate it at an angle you should see the reflection moving , sort of like the spokes on a wheel . If a coin was overdipped or harshly cleaned a part of the coins surface is removed , leaving an even or no luster coin . sorry I&#039;m not better at describing this . The next time you go to a shop ask the dealer to show you . Or someone else at this sight can explain it better .</p><p>rzage:smile:mouth::smile:kewl:[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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