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<p>[QUOTE="iGradeMS70, post: 1342434, member: 29109"]... Which refers to the horizontal lines running across the most southern portion of the Liberty Bell on the reverse of the coin. "FBL" is a label designation used by third-party graders to indicate that the coin has been struck well enough to where these lines are fully visible. Figured I'd add this note just for clarification. <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie1" alt=":)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>Also, Kasia, I am truly surprised by the grade PCGS has assigned... And, actually, I'm surprised that I'm surprised! I've seen coins that look like they've been run over thousands of times sittin' on the turnpike for a decade or two certified "MS65" by these guys! As accurate as customers say PCGS's grades are, I don't believe they get everything quite right... But who am I to argue their skills. <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie7" alt=":p" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>If you find the coin attractive, that's all that matters. :yes:</p><p><br /></p><p>-Brian</p><p><br /></p><p>PS: Nice dog! *ruff ruff* <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie7" alt=":p" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="iGradeMS70, post: 1342434, member: 29109"]... Which refers to the horizontal lines running across the most southern portion of the Liberty Bell on the reverse of the coin. "FBL" is a label designation used by third-party graders to indicate that the coin has been struck well enough to where these lines are fully visible. Figured I'd add this note just for clarification. :) Also, Kasia, I am truly surprised by the grade PCGS has assigned... And, actually, I'm surprised that I'm surprised! I've seen coins that look like they've been run over thousands of times sittin' on the turnpike for a decade or two certified "MS65" by these guys! As accurate as customers say PCGS's grades are, I don't believe they get everything quite right... But who am I to argue their skills. :p If you find the coin attractive, that's all that matters. :yes: -Brian PS: Nice dog! *ruff ruff* :p[/QUOTE]
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