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<p>[QUOTE="physics-fan3.14, post: 2758157, member: 19165"]I'm going to give my opinions on the coins, and then check your spoilers: </p><p><br /></p><p>Lincoln: I like it at 64 RB. That spot on the obverse is highly distracting, almost to the point where I wouldn't be surprised to see it called "UNC Details, Stained." There is absolutely no way this coin gets called Red with that much toning on the obverse, and with that spot. The reverse appears attractive, though. </p><p><br /></p><p>Columbian: I'm torn between AU-58 and MS-64. Your pictures don't show any luster at all, and make the fields look like they've seen some rub. The strike is unusually good, but the eye appeal is tricky to pin down. The coin has been dipped, and this is retoning after that cleaning. That dip may have contributed to the lackluster fields. I'm also concerned by the patch of hairlines on the obverse in front of his nose.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="physics-fan3.14, post: 2758157, member: 19165"]I'm going to give my opinions on the coins, and then check your spoilers: Lincoln: I like it at 64 RB. That spot on the obverse is highly distracting, almost to the point where I wouldn't be surprised to see it called "UNC Details, Stained." There is absolutely no way this coin gets called Red with that much toning on the obverse, and with that spot. The reverse appears attractive, though. Columbian: I'm torn between AU-58 and MS-64. Your pictures don't show any luster at all, and make the fields look like they've seen some rub. The strike is unusually good, but the eye appeal is tricky to pin down. The coin has been dipped, and this is retoning after that cleaning. That dip may have contributed to the lackluster fields. I'm also concerned by the patch of hairlines on the obverse in front of his nose.[/QUOTE]
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