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Message:: [QUOTE="Hobo, post: 408414, member: 11521"]I am leaning toward genuine but some features trouble me. Take a look at the raised lump on the I of UNITED on the reverse. There appears to also be a small raised lump on the A of STATES.  However the details of the coin are sharp. The stems connecting the berries to the branch in Liberty's hand are missing on many counterfeits. The stars and denticles are all sharp. Unfortunately only the top half of the coin is in focus. The bottom half is out of focus because the photo was taken with the coin tilted at an angle. A better photo with the entire coin in focus would be helpful. I think this coin has been polished. Notice the shadows around the devices, stars, numerals, etc. That could also account for the proof-like fields.  ANACS would be your best bet because PCGS and NGC might bodybag this coin (assuming it is genuine) due to the large reverse scratch to the right of the eagle and the hit to the second L of DOLLAR  and the rim damage at 10:00 on the obvere and 8:00 on the reverse (same location along the edge).  Is that a huge scratch on the reverse running through 900 or is it part of the holder? It's in the part of the coin that is out of focus but it is close to and in line with the hit on the L in DOLLAR so I suspect it is a scratch.  Let us know what you find out about this coin.[/QUOTE]