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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Tom B, post: 2121240, member: 11854&quot;]I&#039;m glad you posted and I&#039;m really glad that we met up at the show.</p><p><br /></p><p>Shaner and his family seemed to be genuinely nice people who looked more than a little overwhelmed at what a larger national coin show could be.&nbsp; We talked in the aisle by the table that I share with Bill Shamhart (Numismatic Americana) and it was evident that the angst, concern, excitement over the process was real.&nbsp; I was happy to share some insight into the coin world and talk about how the coin was found.&nbsp; I also attempted to give them some tips for what they might do with the coin in the future depending upon their desire, but told them to be patient and think clearly about every aspect of their decision.</p><p><br /></p><p>The coin in-hand is a more even color than the images might suggest and it has a glorious layer of gunk, dirt and grime over the surfaces.&nbsp; Overall, the strike is very good and the level of wear consistent with at least an AU50, but the luster is subdued enough that I was of a mind that it could have just as easily gone down to EF45 as it could have gone up to AU53.&nbsp; It&#039;s a great coin that is quite scarce and it is wonderful to see that it now has better protection and that it is recognized for the treasure that it is.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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