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<p>[QUOTE="medoraman, post: 2604976, member: 26302"]I would say look at things engraved at lower resolutions and check its level of detail. Look at the control mark under the throne, a classic marker on this coin because of how the throne is so much higher. All control marks there should be in excellent condition. This one is mushy and lacking details. </p><p><br /></p><p>Things like a drop off from an arm to a flat field is not very indicative, I look at protected engrazing that will be the last to wear if indeed wear is the reason for lack of detail. I have some ancients that might grade VG with excellent detail in protected areas. </p><p><br /></p><p>Its not easy. Things that can look similar are worn dies or corrosion. These can look similar, but with study one can learn the differences. I am sure a nice member like [USER=19463]@dougsmit[/USER] might be persuaded to write a nice thread showing the differences. <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie1" alt=":)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="medoraman, post: 2604976, member: 26302"]I would say look at things engraved at lower resolutions and check its level of detail. Look at the control mark under the throne, a classic marker on this coin because of how the throne is so much higher. All control marks there should be in excellent condition. This one is mushy and lacking details. Things like a drop off from an arm to a flat field is not very indicative, I look at protected engrazing that will be the last to wear if indeed wear is the reason for lack of detail. I have some ancients that might grade VG with excellent detail in protected areas. Its not easy. Things that can look similar are worn dies or corrosion. These can look similar, but with study one can learn the differences. I am sure a nice member like [USER=19463]@dougsmit[/USER] might be persuaded to write a nice thread showing the differences. :)[/QUOTE]
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