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Message:: [QUOTE="physics-fan3.14, post: 2264947, member: 19165"]Yes, the pics are blurry, which doesn't help of course. I don't see significant flattening, which is why I give a 53 grade (and the seller probably gave a 55 or 58.). However, there is significant discoloration on the high points. This is a key indicator of wear (especially in low quality pics, like these). There also appears to be a break in the luster on the high points (an in hand evaluation would confirm this, of course). The high points are the cheek and jaw bone, and the bottom of the jacket on the obverse, and the ONE CENT on the reverse. Notice how they look less shiny than the surrounding areas? The other key indicator is the lack of luster in the large open areas of the fields. The areas around the devices are protected, and thus show glowing luster. But in the open areas, there has been a trace of wear from circulation. The ridges and valleys that create luster have begun to wear away, and will thus not display the glowing luster that other parts do. When trying to decide between low grade UNC and a high grade AU, this is a really important point that is often overlooked. For more information, and a significantly deeper discussion of these factors, take a look at my book, linked in my signature below.[/QUOTE]