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kdrcoinzz Valued Member United States 281 Posts	Posted 08/14/2015 9:45 pm what are those marks on the cheek? ive seen a few auctions lately of same year & MM coins with very similar marks. would that grade as damaged? this is a vam17 that I'm thinking of picking up but seller says he only has scans and cant take photos. * Edited by Staff to clarify topic title. Titles are important! * Report this Post to the Staff

vermontensium Moderator United States 16687 Posts	Posted 08/14/2015 9:47 pm From the picture provided, your coin looks polished. Those marks on her cheek extend to the top of her cap in a straight line. Reverse picture needed. Hmm? swcoin.ecrater.com Report this Post to the Staff
dave700x Rest in Peace United States 10625 Posts	Posted 08/14/2015 9:54 pm I think what you are referring to is planchet striations although I'm not sure if that is what we are seeing here. These seem a bit pronounced. Report this Post to the Staff
kdrcoinzz Valued Member United States 281 Posts	Posted 08/14/2015 10:02 pm here is reverse, sorry about the title.. Report this Post to the Staff
Slider23 Pillar of the Community United States 4479 Posts	Posted 08/15/2015 09:36 am The white straight line appear to be die polish lines and there is a grove that could be a scratch or planchet flaw. If the grove is scratch, the coin could grade details. If the grove is a planchet flaw, it should not effect the grade, but could lower the value of the coin because it is on the cheek. If the white lines are die polish lines, it will not effect the grade. Below is a close up photo of a Morgan with die polish lines and a planchet flaw. Edited by Slider23 08/15/2015 09:46 am Report this Post to the Staff
Slider23 Pillar of the Community United States 4479 Posts	Posted 08/15/2015 09:43 am I would pass on the coin as it is hard to tell what is going on from the photos. You can find a 1878 S without the issues. Report this Post to the Staff
dave700x Rest in Peace United States 10625 Posts	Posted 08/15/2015 10:20 am If the seller has a return policy there is minimal risk. Report this Post to the Staff
kdrcoinzz Valued Member United States 281 Posts	Posted 08/15/2015 3:42 pm This was his second response. Also offers a 14 day mbg. I think I'm going to buy it and see what it looks like in hand. " This picture is an ultra high resolution scan of this coin. No scratches are visible to the naked eye or lighted magnification. There are some bag marks on the face of this coin. " Report this Post to the Staff
Slider23 Pillar of the Community United States 4479 Posts	Posted 08/15/2015 4:28 pm When you receive the coin, please post photos. Report this Post to the Staff
kdrcoinzz Valued Member United States 281 Posts	Posted 08/15/2015 9:16 pm Will do..I'm trying to work a deal for 2 coins but haven't heard back yet. I'm at least going to get this one though. Report this Post to the Staff
CartwheelCollector Valued Member United States 403 Posts	Posted 08/16/2015 1:14 pm Those appear to be planchet striations on the cheek. I would call it a 62/63 Report this Post to the Staff
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