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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Leadfoot, post: 975653, member: 2972&quot;]I agree.&nbsp; Particularly this:</p><p><br /></p><p>&quot;To differentiate between planchet abrasions and post-striking nicks, contact marks and mis-handling, examine the area closely to make certain there is still planchet luster (a whitish, frosty appearance) in the are of question. Also, zero in on some of the nicks, etc. (a 10X or 16X power loupe may be necessary) to see if they have the same color (luster), which would indicate they were there prior to striking, or if they are shiny, telling you that they were made by coming in contact with another coin (metal-against-metal). &quot;</p><p><br /></p><p>Sound familiar?[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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