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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;GDJMSP, post: 69437, member: 112&quot;]I asked the question I did because there is a difference between a break in luster and a bag mark. A bag mark, at least by my definition, is an actual dent in the metal. A break in luster is not a dent in the metal, but it causes the light to reflect differently which makes it easily seen. In pics, a break in luster will often almost look black, or at the least a darker shade of grey than the rest of the coin&#039;s surface.</p><p><br /></p><p>Breaks in luster make up the majority of the marks you see on coins. But they are nowhere near as damaging to the coin, or its grade, as bag marks are. That is why you can so often see coins graded MS64 - 65, even 66 with marks and why so many people think the coins are not worthy of the grade. But the marks are breaks in luster and the metal of the coin has not been disturbed or dented.</p><p><br /></p><p>You can cause a break in luster by gently laying a coin down on a soft cloth or placing it in a coin cabinet. Dipping a coin also causes breaks in luster. They can also be caused by two coins rubbing against each other in a bag. Which is why many&nbsp; call them bag marks. </p><p><br /></p><p>But if you only wish to collect coins without these marks - you better have a lot of money&nbsp; <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie8" alt=":D" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />&nbsp; Because they are few and far between.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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