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For some reason PCGS gives SLD's leniency on grade.
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Bedrock of the Community
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I don't think they are punch marks, I think they are spots.
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Pillar of the Community
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I think spots too. PCGS would not miss punch marks. It looks cleaned and retoned, and the spots make it ugly. I've created spotting in a matter of days with coin-to-coin pocket contact. Old silver is the worst, but copper does it too.  "Two minutes ago I would have sold my chances for a tired dime." Fred Astaire
Edited by thq
08/13/2018 08:59 am
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Pillar of the Community
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Even if they are spots, it still has pretty bad eye appeal.
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Pillar of the Community
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Looking again, it could be spots, I don't see any depth. It didn't sell, so ask the seller if he will be reposting it and to either say they're spots/holes or to post an angled close-up to see if they have any depth.
KK
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Pillar of the Community
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I've seen worse sld's in straight graded holders and some with green beans. Definitely market acceptable.
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Bedrock of the Community
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Apparently, but market acceptable doesn't equate to an average market price.
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Update: The seller, who seems like a real nice guy, replied that they are indeed punches and provided this close up image  |
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Pillar of the Community
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Ok now I see depth... you could have it conserved and fill (plug) the holes. It's been done before. But unless you want to experiment at being a metallurgist, I'd still walk away.
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These "started" holes don't bother me that much. I actually own 2 of them in comparable grade and was able to get them for much cheaper because of it. I've probably seen half a dozen others and they tend to be just a single indent about this size located above the head. I liken it to a chop mark and helps give me some belief in authenticity.
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Bedrock of the Community
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You're right they are punches, this should never have straight graded, even with them being lenient or net grading. As spots I could see it grading, but not with deliberate, intentional damage.
Edited by Conder101
08/16/2018 09:41 am
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Pillar of the Community
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This is a "details, damaged" coin in my opinion that should not straight grade.
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Update: The seller, who seems like a real nice guy, replied that they are indeed punches and provided this close up image Thank you for the follow-up.  |
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With some circulation wear after the fact too.
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10/29/2018 3:57 pm
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