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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Andrew Snovell, post: 2263637, member: 73520&quot;]I thought I copied this response from the seller. Sorry folks. See below</p><p><br /></p><p>There are many factors that go into the aging, toning, and spotting that can occur in coins.&nbsp; One thing to consider is that what technically constitutes a 69 or 70 is not the same as eye appeal.&nbsp; A coin may be a 69 or 70; however, a person may still not like the appearance of the coin.&nbsp; We do our best to be as clear as possible about the appearance of a coin. </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>In addition, I believe PCGS is specifically looking for impairments to the surface of the coin in order for it to be anything other than a 70, so a 69 will have some sort of impairment to the surface.&nbsp; This may constitute a “mark” on the coin.&nbsp; Toning and/or spotting do not necessarily qualify as impairments to the surface of the coin.&nbsp; In addition, I might see what I consider a “mark” on a 70 coin that PCGS still graded as a 70.&nbsp; In other words, in their opinion that mark does not impair the surface of the coin or perhaps it was a part of how the die actually struck the coin in the first place.&nbsp; Be that as it may, I want to be absolutely clear with buyers that there is something in that area of the coin that is visible.&nbsp; I want to be as straightforward and honest about what I see so that buyers have the clearest idea possible of what they are bidding on.&nbsp; This is also why we place any concerns in two locations on our auctions—both in the item condition and in the general description for the item.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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