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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;jody526, post: 160580, member: 578&quot;]OK, so you are looking for commercial grade Uncs.</p><p><br /></p><p>That gives you a lot of room for error.</p><p><br /></p><p>Just be aware that a lot of AU coins are going to have more &quot;eye appeal&quot; than a low-grade commercial Unc.</p><p><br /></p><p>If you&#039;re smart, you&#039;ll look for broken luster and discoloration, of the high points of the design. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;The focal points for grading on the obverse are the hair above the temple, the right arm, left breast and left leg. On the reverse, the high points of the eagle&#039;s head, breast, legs and wings. Weakly struck spots are commonly found. These coins usually lack full head and hand details, but rub and luster should help you determin the difference between AU and Unc.</p><p><br /></p><p>Also, a good reference book, on the subject, will give you the knowledge necessary to identify the typically weakly struck issues.</p><p><br /></p><p>Good luck![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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