A Second Stone Mountain Half, Grading Opinions Welcomed.

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ThisIsFun Pillar of the Community United States 2480 Posts	Posted 02/14/2013 5:05 pm This one is not quite as nice as the first one I posted. Looks like at some point in its life a rubber band or something was on the reverse, causing two lines that break the otherwise uniform luster and toning. Obverse luster is a little better than the picture shows. Perhaps a focus or lighting issue. Report this Post to the Staff

CoinsKelly Pillar of the Community United States 3453 Posts	Posted 02/14/2013 5:39 pm What is going on with reverse? Is that a strike through or planchet issue (possible stains)? I really like the toning on the reverse of this one and would almost say I prefer this one over the other one. I look forward everyone else's input. Report this Post to the Staff
ThisIsFun Pillar of the Community United States 2480 Posts	Posted 02/14/2013 5:54 pm I don't think it's a planchet issue. Looks like at one time some rubber bands (or something like that) were on the coin, affecting the toning in that area. The coin surface of those un-toned areas is intact, just silver instead of toned. Report this Post to the Staff
kookoox10 Pillar of the Community United States 1054 Posts	Posted 02/14/2013 6:02 pm Appears to have had something sitting close to it to make those toning breaks on the reverse. No planchet flaw or striations. Report this Post to the Staff
commems CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives United States 12261 Posts	Posted 02/14/2013 7:51 pm I agree, a rubber band is a likely culprit behind the two "lines" on the reverse of the coin. I would grade the coin a nice AU - I see what appear to be multiple areas of rub on the obverse high points. Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved. Report this Post to the Staff
CoinsKelly Pillar of the Community United States 3453 Posts	Posted 02/14/2013 10:59 pm A rubberband - did not cross my mind! Report this Post to the Staff
nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15400 Posts	Posted 02/15/2013 7:40 pm Agree with commems ... high point wear on this coin leads me to a conclusion of AU. Interesting marks on the reverse ... coin did not leave the mint that way ... suppose we will never know the story of how they got there. David Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Report this Post to the Staff
vermontensium Moderator United States 16677 Posts	Posted 02/15/2013 10:11 pm AU58 swcoin.ecrater.com Report this Post to the Staff
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