Posted 04/14/2009 12:21 am
Why would someone do that to that coin? 
The scratches are unfortunate..."MS-63" and "scratched", at least scratches like that, can't describe the same coin. This is merely my opinion, based on the ANA grading standards not leaving room for major damage in their mint-state descriptions. If that coin were submitted to a TPG, it could come back body bagged, labeled as "Genuine", or "AU Details--Scratched" depending on which service you sent it to.
Neither the CherryPickers' Guide, or Bruce Fox's Walking Liberty Half Dollars make mention of a doubled die 1917-D. It looks like it could be strike (or mechanical) doubling to me. Might be worth posting a picture about it in the "Varieties" section of the forum.
Also, find the white balance settings on your camera, and see if you can get more accurate color.
The scratches are unfortunate..."MS-63" and "scratched", at least scratches like that, can't describe the same coin. This is merely my opinion, based on the ANA grading standards not leaving room for major damage in their mint-state descriptions. If that coin were submitted to a TPG, it could come back body bagged, labeled as "Genuine", or "AU Details--Scratched" depending on which service you sent it to.
Neither the CherryPickers' Guide, or Bruce Fox's Walking Liberty Half Dollars make mention of a doubled die 1917-D. It looks like it could be strike (or mechanical) doubling to me. Might be worth posting a picture about it in the "Varieties" section of the forum.
Also, find the white balance settings on your camera, and see if you can get more accurate color.
