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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;fiddlehead, post: 2980912, member: 31286&quot;]Thank you, yes. When I&#039;m interested in buying something it&#039;s usually a specific issue/coin and since I cannot get out to shows I have to research/find all of the pictures I can. This entire thread has been helpful. I think is was stated in several ways here that when it gets down to color and luster it&#039;s very difficult to use pictures for verification - of validity, condition or even just eye appeal.&nbsp; I&#039;ve returned a coin a two that I bought from reputable dealers because they just didn&#039;t measure up in hand.&nbsp; That said, specific details like the motto ribbon edging on the coin in question seems like a better benchmark - but even that is subjective due to wear, etc.&nbsp; All of this is one reason why I appreciate coins with CAC certification in addition to TPG.&nbsp; As many (hopefully) objective assessments as possible make it a little easier to feel confident about the validity of these historic pieces.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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