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Prethen Pillar of the Community United States 3234 Posts	Posted 12/20/2019 11:17 am I have to take an opposing view on this one...apologies ahead of time. I think the eye appeal is terrible for this coin. I absolutely love 19th century Proofs and I have quite a few myself, including a killer 1868 Proof SLQ. However, when by a combination of die polishing lines or hairlines, the fields of the coin are that blotted up, it kills the eye appeal of the coin and will likely hurt future marketability. If it was the only coin of its kind then that might not matter. Imagine if you were at the counter of the Mint in 1862 and the worker showed you that coin in one hand and another (without all the field obstructing blemishes) in another hand. Which would you choose? The coin has obvious flaws that make it unappealing. Bring it up 150+ years....the story still doesn't change. For the record Doc, I really do enjoy many, if not most, of the other pictures of coins you've picked up which includes some with lower-end Proof grades...but not this one. Again, sorry for being blunt. Edited by Prethen 12/20/2019 11:17 am Report this Post to the Staff
DoctorBurnzy Pillar of the Community United States 1378 Posts	Posted 12/20/2019 11:51 am All comments accepted Prethen. In hand the die polish lines don't jump out like the larger image captures and are quickly subdued by watery fields as in the true view coloring. But, I have yet to inspect under a loop where I'm sure the lines are prevalent. I will add a couple shots later tonight if I get a chance. Edited by DoctorBurnzy 12/20/2019 11:52 am Report this Post to the Staff
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