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<p>[QUOTE="messydesk, post: 24722291, member: 1765"]The line on the 96-S could either be a staple scratch or a deliberate cut made with the tip of a knife. A knife cut can look raised, since the cut raises metal on the coin. A "details" grade means the grade strictly by the details remaining on the coin while also calling out a problem. In this case, the holder would read "Unc Details, Scratched" or if it's a knife cut "Unc Details, Damaged." Such coins are difficult to value because people generally don't like problem coins, and price guides are for problem-free coins. The upside is that you have authentication. With a $20 Lib., that's still worth a lot, since you'd know it's almost an ounce of gold. Same goes for the $10 Indian.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="messydesk, post: 24722291, member: 1765"]The line on the 96-S could either be a staple scratch or a deliberate cut made with the tip of a knife. A knife cut can look raised, since the cut raises metal on the coin. A "details" grade means the grade strictly by the details remaining on the coin while also calling out a problem. In this case, the holder would read "Unc Details, Scratched" or if it's a knife cut "Unc Details, Damaged." Such coins are difficult to value because people generally don't like problem coins, and price guides are for problem-free coins. The upside is that you have authentication. With a $20 Lib., that's still worth a lot, since you'd know it's almost an ounce of gold. Same goes for the $10 Indian.[/QUOTE]
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