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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Leadfoot, post: 263787, member: 2972&quot;]I would suggest that the trade dollar is an original-looking coin because of this very toning pattern.&nbsp; If, however, the areas very near the devices were black, and the fields light and hairlined, I would be worried.&nbsp; However, this coin, with the lack of toning in the more hidden areas, as well as a complete lack of hairlines or other remnants of cleaning, leads me to believe this coin is original as they come.</p><p><br /></p><p>Also, remember you should expect a different look to an XF/AU coin with little wear, and a G/VG coin where the entire original surface has been worn away.&nbsp; These heavily circulated coins have a very different look as they tone.&nbsp; If I saw a coin that looked like the trade dollar, but was in G condition, I would be very wary, however this same look on an XF or AU coin indicates originality.</p><p><br /></p><p>A few examples....</p><p><br /></p><p>Original (looking) XF/AU:</p><p><img src="http://www.pbase.com/miker/image/51198505/medium.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /><img src="http://www.pbase.com/miker/image/51198510/medium.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>Not Original (looking) XF/AU:</p><p><img src="http://www.pbase.com/miker/image/49702797/medium.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /><img src="http://www.pbase.com/miker/image/49703492/medium.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>-----------------------------------------------------------------</p><p><br /></p><p>Original (looking) VG/F:</p><p><img src="http://www.pbase.com/miker/image/72703050/medium.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /><img src="http://www.pbase.com/miker/image/72702793/medium.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>Not Original (looking) VG/F:</p><p><img src="http://www.pbase.com/miker/image/52173924/medium.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /><img src="http://www.pbase.com/miker/image/52173991/medium.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>-----------------------------------------------------------------</p><p><br /></p><p>See the difference?</p><p><br /></p><p>All IMHO...Mike[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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