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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;dougsmit, post: 1721188, member: 19463&quot;]I agree with this point.&nbsp; Where we differ is how much a coin is devalued by poor surfaces.&nbsp; This one appears polished with remnants of black that, I assumed, once covered the whole coin.&nbsp; The coin has good detail and only minor reverse flatness so the question is whether the surface appearance is a function of the coin or of the photo.&nbsp; That would be a difference of $10 or $50 to me.&nbsp; I am still bothered by not being able to ID the coin with certainty.&nbsp;&nbsp; If close examination in hand shows no fine scratching from polishing and if the two tone color of the coin is exaggerated in the photo, $40 might be right.&nbsp; If the close exam looks buffed with micro lines of polish, I would avoid the coin simply because I find that a greater problem than most people do.&nbsp; I do not see $100.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>There are a lot of common coins.&nbsp; Perfect specimens sell for a lot more than things the US graders would &#039;brown bag&#039;.&nbsp; The question is how much more.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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