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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Brett_in_Sacto, post: 2532327, member: 71510&quot;]That is what is known as a &quot;basement grader&quot; and that is not an NGC coin - but an NCG (basically a scammer that is trying to trip up a new collector - like you for instance!)</p><p><br /></p><p>You can go to NGC and PCGS sites to cross-reference and verify the coin.</p><p><br /></p><p>A 1925-S in NGC MS-66 is a true treasure find.</p><p><br /></p><p>What you saw was a low grade coin and it was obviously worn in multiple areas - not an MS (Mint State) coin.</p><p><br /></p><p>Here is an MS-64 Peace Dollar from NGC</p><p><br /></p><p>Notice the fullness and depth in the hair, the broad luster on the eagle&#039;s shoulder, the toning and depth of the overall strike.</p><p><br /></p><p>It will take you a while to learn to grade coins and of course - understand what is a legit coin and what is a scam - so be careful, ask lots of questions and learn slowly.</p><p><br /></p><p>If it&#039;s too good to be true....&nbsp; <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie56" alt=":inpain:" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]541393[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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