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<p>[QUOTE="Prethen, post: 25231, member: 1756"]Ironically enough, I recently got an 1851-O 3-cent silver graded by them and I think they undergraded it by a point or two. I realize the value difference isn't going to break the bank, but I do feel a bit disappointed. I definitely can't say they're too generous. The coin has a very nice golden luster over both surfaces. It appeared so lusterous that I thought it had a shot at an MS grade (I didn't notice any wear). Well, needless to say, they noticed wear, enough to grade it at AU50. I've seen more than 1 AU50 3CS and this looks nothing like them. It looks Mint State. I'll have to agree with ICG that there is a bit of break in the luster (after more intense observation in better lighting). But, setting the grade so that it's one notch above a choice EF coin seems a bit extreme. At this point I won't break it out of the holder. I also would never plan on selling this coin as Mint State, but I think it fits the definition of Choice AU to a "T".[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Prethen, post: 25231, member: 1756"]Ironically enough, I recently got an 1851-O 3-cent silver graded by them and I think they undergraded it by a point or two. I realize the value difference isn't going to break the bank, but I do feel a bit disappointed. I definitely can't say they're too generous. The coin has a very nice golden luster over both surfaces. It appeared so lusterous that I thought it had a shot at an MS grade (I didn't notice any wear). Well, needless to say, they noticed wear, enough to grade it at AU50. I've seen more than 1 AU50 3CS and this looks nothing like them. It looks Mint State. I'll have to agree with ICG that there is a bit of break in the luster (after more intense observation in better lighting). But, setting the grade so that it's one notch above a choice EF coin seems a bit extreme. At this point I won't break it out of the holder. I also would never plan on selling this coin as Mint State, but I think it fits the definition of Choice AU to a "T".[/QUOTE]
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