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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Tom B, post: 1758843, member: 11854&quot;]&quot;So what is your opinion, are chop marks damage or part of the history of the coin?&quot;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In my opinion, it is pretty clear that they are <i>both. </i>&nbsp; However, the TPGs are willing to certify as problem-free those Trade dollars with chop marks whereas they will not do so for many other types of post-mint damage.&nbsp; I expect they certify these as problem-free since they were meant for use in an area known for placing chops on coins and, thus, they could have been expected to receive the treatment.&nbsp; By the way, the 1875-CC with 30+ chops on it is in a problem-free PCGS F15 holder.&nbsp; Below is another Trade dollar <i>without </i> chop marks-</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><img src="http://wsm.ezsitedesigner.com/share/scrapbook/23/239107/WTBJ1877SP64.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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