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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Leadfoot, post: 1238669, member: 2972&quot;]Yes, really, and no, I was not reference Sheldon grading, but I was referring to my understanding of TPG grading.</p><p><br /></p><p>That said, I have no citations, although I&#039;ve bolded your descriptions above in reference to luster, and could probably dig up the PCGS grading guide and do the same.&nbsp; Regardless, I stand by my assessment of TPG grading and how they grade coins in this range, based on my conversations with other collectors, dealers, and graders.&nbsp; That&#039;s not to say that wear and luster aren&#039;t related -- they are -- but remaining luster rather than wear (or weak strike, as in your talon comment) is the overriding factor in XF/AU grades.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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