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Pillar of the Community

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Pillar of the Community
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Pillar of the Community

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Valued Member
United States
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I'm not an expert, just reiterating advice I've heard a few times on this forum. 1. Luster and wear should be matched. Meaning if it really really bright then it shouldn't have less than AU wear. 2. The interwebs are full of great pics to grade by http://www.PCGS.com/photograde/#/Walker/GradesProofs are a mystery to me so I stay away for the most part. I think that a number of early proof have small but significant markers that can clue you in to the true nature of the coin (i.e. proof or touched up business strike). I personally think your coin looks electroplated. That's my opinion.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community

United States
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It's not slabbed - it's in the airtight holder shown and was in a "velveteen" case.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Nice whizzer. I think the only thing untouched is the date.
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Moderator

United States
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Keep that coin, and those pics, handy. It's a perfect example of polishing represented by pictures ideal for describing what a polished coin looks like.
Thank Goodness it's only an XF-AU common-date Walker.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3073 Posts |
yes very over polished, and as joker say's it might be plated...someone really took some time to work that one over!! maybe there's a place on this site where pictures of things like this can be saved and compared too?
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United States
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Quote: I think plating too You know, I hadn't even considered the possibility, and possibility it is. It seems to me that there's a slight area nearest the rim where the polishing wheel didn't (or couldn't) reach, but plating should remain on the list of potential reasons.
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United States
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I would say it looks more plated than polished.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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 John1 
( I'm no pro, it's just my humble opinion ) Searched 5+ Million Cents Since 1971
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I'm leaning more towards plating to.
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Valued Member
United States
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what does electroplating mean? I've never heard of it
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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electroplating is a means by which another metal is transfered onto another piece of metal...the subject coin.. most chrome parts are done that way..and you have heard of silverplating, copper bowls and such to make them look like solid silver....
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