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Is this an impaired proof? Yes, you could certainly call it that:  |
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Tooled? Wot?  |
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Hmm, I see cleaned/harshly cleaned, not tooled. Possibly because the heavier scratches are mostly isolated to the fields and not the devices they called it tooled? An attempt to smooth the surfaces maybe.
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I think I have already provided the most plausible explanation. See above.  |
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Of course you did  what was I thinking  |
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The acid in the horse manure caused the scratches that made this into a impaired proof! That must be it! I will take it off you hands before it does anymore harm.
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I figured she would get a lot more interest than this: https://www.ebay.com/itm/284673405762Only nine bids and 16 watchers. Most of my listings have twice that much by Saturday morning ... |
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pristine2...great history on how this coin came to be. you are truly quite knowledgeable in the history of individual coins.  |
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I suppose I would think twice about purchasing a coin that had once been sentient ...
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Typical look for a Proof that was cleaned at one time with silver polish and a polish rag. Also similar to how silver surfaces look when a pencil eraser is used on them. Completely agree with the grade PCGS gave it.
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I figured she would get a lot more interest than this This would be a good "buy it now" listing because there aren't too many people actively searching and purchasing ugly proof coins. The right person may not come around by the time the auction is closed. Suffering from bust half fever. Want to learn how to attribute early half dollars by die variety? Click Here: http://goccf.com/t/434955Shoot me a PM if you are looking to sell bust halves. |
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I can think of no better explanation than the one you provided. Occam's razor deftly applied.
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Also similar to how silver surfaces look when a pencil eraser is used on them. Completely agree with the grade PCGS gave it. Do you mean this is what PCGS meant by "tooled"? |
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