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Pillar of the Community
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Those aren't hairline. They're die polish marks.
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Bedrock of the Community
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is that a fingerprint on the obverse? right by the ribbon in libertys hair. I dont believe it is, those lines look too straight for that and much to thick |
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United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I'd buy it but shipping is too high.
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  United States
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Thanks to everyone who responded to my question.
Once again I've gained some insights and knowledge about U.S. coins.
Paul Bulgerin
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United States
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I agree with die polish lines.
Hairlines are marks below the surface of the coin. Hairlines reflect light.
Die Polish appears as raised lines above the surface of the coin. Die polish does not reflect light.
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Pillar of the Community
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I just posted this to seller: You might be interested in our analysis: https://goccf.com/t/175251You might also have better luck allowing a 7-day return. This is a pricey coin and our members do judge ebay sellers on return policies. I am matthewvincent on the topic. |
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United States
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Paul, your title is incorrect. This is a half dollar. You still have time to edit it. Also, within the text you reference Barber quarter. Change this as well. Edited by matthewvincent
04/15/2014 08:38 am
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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If they are die polish lines, they should show up as tiny ridges on the coin. Would need a high powered loupe and to examine the coin in hand to verify.
I think they are hairlines on the coin, because I can't imagine that they would produce all proof coins off such a polished die, with those lines so obvious.
I am inclined to agree with the comments of jack jeckel, and perhaps there was some hard dust particles below the coin as it was stored obverse up.
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Paul, this might help you understand why it can be a PR63 with the lines. Hairlines are post-production and may affect the grade. Die lines occur during production from a newly polished die. Given the pronounced lines and Cam designation, I would assume this was an early strike from a newly polished die. Hope this helps.
Edited: I agree with sel_69l that it would have to be seen in hand with a loupe but the lines appear above the surface from the picture.
Edited by mainer020648
04/15/2014 09:32 am
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Very attractive 1892 Half, IMHO.
The reverse has quite a few die polish lines.
Yes, there is a finger print on the obverse as
well as a few stray hairlines, not die polish ones.
Coin has great eye appeal and $20 to ship it registered
is more than fair.
If I were working on a Proof collection, I would definitely
consider this piece.
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Coming from you, Elbesaar, that is high praise indeed.
It is a mistake to compare proof coins of a hundred years ago
with modern proofs. Apples and oranges.
I, too, would consider it.
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United States
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I would say those are not die polish lines, and that is a fingerprint on the obv.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I always tend to agree with Conder.
A grade uptick for the cameo.
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