http://cgi.ebay.com/1917-P-TYPE-ONE...ryZ11966QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem I can't figure out what happened to the front of the coin?
Looks like the reverse was protected from the elements but the obverse was exposed. Probably acid rain..LOL The thing I don't understand,and maybe someone can fill me in,but how can this coin be called BU? Don't they have to still have mint lustre do get that designation? Shouldn't it be just UNC?
If it is toned, will it still be called BU? Does toning effect the grade? I know it effects the eye appeal in either a positive or negative way, but if you are trying to grade a piece based on grading standards, do points get deducted for toning. I have been wondering this for a long time because I have a silver canadian $.50 piece that is unc, there is no wear anyware on the coin. It has toned almost black, so this coin is really U-G-L-Y ugly. If I had to choose between this and another $.50 piece that was a lessor grade but not toned, I would pick the lower grade untoned coin. I've also got a Canadian unc silver $1 that has a 2-3 mm black spot on one side, and I wonder if this would lower the grade.
just a guess but what about end of roll or tube toning or from an album? maybe from oil in your fingers touching it while in album.
Notice the sellers feedback. Kind of shows you what good is feedback. As to the grade of BU, it all depends on what someone calls BU. Big & Uneven, Bold & Ugly, Bright Underside, etc., etc. As to how it happened, it might even be the way the person took the photo. Best thing to do if soneone really wants to know is contact the guy and ask. With a feedback rating that high the seller should be somewhat honest.
Hi, I think the album scenario is pretty good, I've seen coins come out of old Whitman albums that looked like this. Have Fun, Bill
