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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;physics-fan3.14, post: 2767513, member: 19165&quot;]Come on SLEC, don&#039;t fail me! </p><p><br /></p><p>Strike: 65. This a good strike for an O-mint. Towards the late 1800&#039;s is when the O strikes really started going downhill, and yours is pretty good. There is noticeable weakness in the hair, but it&#039;s still strong for New Orleans. Granted, this is market grading talking - on an absolute scale, I couldn&#039;t give this any higher than 64. </p><p><br /></p><p>Luster: 65+. Damn, you pictures always show luster so well. If this were anyone else, I&#039;d give it a straight 66. But I know you. What is your secret? </p><p><br /></p><p>Eye Appeal: 65. The coin has neutral eye appeal. There is an original patina, but no real toning to speak of plus or minus. </p><p><br /></p><p>Contact marks: 65+. There is a slight amount of disturbance on the cheek (really minor), but there is quite a bit on the reverse. I&#039;m really looking to the right of the eagle and on the eagle&#039;s breast. </p><p><br /></p><p>All this adds up to a 65+ in my book, but I really wouldn&#039;t be surprised by a 66 from a TPG ( I tend to be a bit more conservative than them).[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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