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<p>[QUOTE="pr69, post: 2308727, member: 74498"][USER=73165]@Paul M.[/USER] yes, I meant MS67 vs. MS68; thanks for that clarification. You bring up a good point that the MS68 example could look better in hand; though based on photos alone I would strongly prefer to own the MS67 example and it seems to have a better strike.</p><p><br /></p><p>I do not have much experience with die polish lines, but did some research, and unfortunately I can't tell if the lines are raised or recessed on my coin. But based on the pattern and the fact that they are only on the field, not continuing to the devices, it seems they are indeed due to die polish. </p><p><br /></p><p>Regarding the two spots behind the eagle and underneath ONE, I really don't know what they are. They aren't dings; they disappear with certain lighting angles, and it seems they are small toning spots.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="pr69, post: 2308727, member: 74498"][USER=73165]@Paul M.[/USER] yes, I meant MS67 vs. MS68; thanks for that clarification. You bring up a good point that the MS68 example could look better in hand; though based on photos alone I would strongly prefer to own the MS67 example and it seems to have a better strike. I do not have much experience with die polish lines, but did some research, and unfortunately I can't tell if the lines are raised or recessed on my coin. But based on the pattern and the fact that they are only on the field, not continuing to the devices, it seems they are indeed due to die polish. Regarding the two spots behind the eagle and underneath ONE, I really don't know what they are. They aren't dings; they disappear with certain lighting angles, and it seems they are small toning spots.[/QUOTE]
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