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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;rush2112, post: 1284517, member: 25570&quot;]The coin may be perfect is as far as wear is concerned, I was just questioning the dark toning and how it effects grading.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I referred to the Sheldon grading scale online to help me better understand grading coins and here is their description of an AU58 coin.</p><p><br /></p><p>AU-58 (Choice About Uncirculated) - Virtually uncirculated, except for minor wear marks on high points. Nearly all mint luster must be present, and must have outstanding eye appeal.</p><p><br /></p><p>This coin is graded MS condition but looks as though it has little or no luster if the meaning of luster is brilliance or brightness. </p><p><br /></p><p>I also found this description of a MS coin on about.com</p><p><br /></p><p><b>(MS-60) Mint State Basal - </b>Strictly uncirculated but that&#039;s all; ugly coin with no luster, obvious contact marks, etc.</p><p><br /></p><p>Sounds harsh, but is it common to grade an ugly coin with no luster be considered MS?</p><p><br /></p><p>Thanks for your input[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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