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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;ToughCOINS, post: 1940515, member: 20480&quot;]On the 1899, the only breaks in luster are from marks, and not from rubbing.&nbsp; Marks such as you called out are perfectly acceptable . . . even expected on mint state coins.</p><p><br /></p><p>The 1882-CC retains nearly all of its original detail, and based on detail alone, might grade AU58.&nbsp; Unfortunately, the coin has surrendered at least 80% of its luster . . . possibly 90%.&nbsp; On the basis of luster alone, I&#039;d have graded the coin AU50.&nbsp; On balance, I think NGC gives the coin a compromise grade at AU55.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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