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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;medoraman, post: 1803651, member: 26302&quot;]Looks more like a rim bruise to me. They are common on heavier coins that get droped on hard surfaces. As for slabbing, it would depend on the extent and frankly the mood of the grader that day. </p><p><br /></p><p>I am not very familiar with this series, but what worries me more is the shiny luster on his beard. Is this common on this issue? Is this a shiny proof? If its a business strike, it seems abnormal, maybe like someone polished the coin.</p><p><br /></p><p>Its a very pretty coin though. I can see why you bought it.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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