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<p>[QUOTE="Sam Stone, post: 4232822, member: 110020"]I knew about the MS 70 which I must not have made obvious. My fault. I still can't imagine a "perfect" coin. As uneducated and inexperienced in these things as I am, I can find fault on virtually every coin I see, including photos someone claims is a true MS70. I honestly marvel at serious pics adjudged to be MS 68, 69, and 70 by 3rd party professional grading services. I know the minting process presents multiple opportunities for coins to accumulate nicks, bumps, abrasions, and any number of things for graders to find with their knowledge and equipment. I'm wondering if a perfect coin is the same as finding a unicorn riding on the back of a flying pig chasing a flying saucer through the neighborhood.</p><p><br /></p><p>I also understand your very well articulated analogy concerning tire wear, insurance, and the likelihood anyone could find an indisputable coin without blemish of any kind and that coin being the same a year, 2 years, or even a week later. I think what has confused me most is watching YouTube videos, including from the grading services, and hearing there is some allowances per grade, however miniscule. I probably should have asked if there are damaged coins that escape the mints but, because they are unique, they can never conscientiously be acknowledged as pre circulation?</p><p><br /></p><p>Thank you again. I want you to know I am aware how much time you've given me and I am thankful. Your honesty is absolutely crucial if I'm ever going to grow and equally appreciated.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Sam Stone, post: 4232822, member: 110020"]I knew about the MS 70 which I must not have made obvious. My fault. I still can't imagine a "perfect" coin. As uneducated and inexperienced in these things as I am, I can find fault on virtually every coin I see, including photos someone claims is a true MS70. I honestly marvel at serious pics adjudged to be MS 68, 69, and 70 by 3rd party professional grading services. I know the minting process presents multiple opportunities for coins to accumulate nicks, bumps, abrasions, and any number of things for graders to find with their knowledge and equipment. I'm wondering if a perfect coin is the same as finding a unicorn riding on the back of a flying pig chasing a flying saucer through the neighborhood. I also understand your very well articulated analogy concerning tire wear, insurance, and the likelihood anyone could find an indisputable coin without blemish of any kind and that coin being the same a year, 2 years, or even a week later. I think what has confused me most is watching YouTube videos, including from the grading services, and hearing there is some allowances per grade, however miniscule. I probably should have asked if there are damaged coins that escape the mints but, because they are unique, they can never conscientiously be acknowledged as pre circulation? Thank you again. I want you to know I am aware how much time you've given me and I am thankful. Your honesty is absolutely crucial if I'm ever going to grow and equally appreciated.[/QUOTE]
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