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robbudo Pillar of the Community United States 2757 Posts	Posted 01/15/2011 5:18 pm Not sure to put this here or in the grading section. Either one, I'm sure my question will be considered ... Here is an 1859 Indian cent, graded MS63 by NGC. Regarding the mark in the field in front of the Indian's face. Is it a strike through or damage? And, for either answer, how did it effect the grade? Oh yeah, this one has a shield! It's a J-228. Edited by robbudo 01/15/2011 5:19 pm Report this Post to the Staff

arsave Valued Member United States 225 Posts	Posted 01/16/2011 11:36 am It appears to be a small strike through. I don't think it is damage, as the metal doesn't look misplased. Report this Post to the Staff
SsuperDdave Moderator United States 23522 Posts	Posted 01/16/2011 11:42 am The possibility exists that it's a flaw in the original planchet. Either way, I do not believe that it should have affected the grade. I believe NGC was merciless with the grade, though. Report this Post to the Staff
robbudo Pillar of the Community United States 2757 Posts	Posted 01/16/2011 12:46 pm I looked at it under magnification and agree it's a planchet defect and it's not something I'm particularly fond of in such a prominent place on the coin. How much do you think this defect effects it's value/desirability? Report this Post to the Staff
DavidZerbato Pillar of the Community United States 1081 Posts	Posted 01/17/2011 9:59 pm It's hard to say if it's mint damage, but normally, I think it would take a MS-64 coin to MS-63. As for value, I think it would take some away as you said, it's in a very prominent place and is distracting. Report this Post to the Staff
TreasHunt Pillar of the Community United States 2540 Posts	Posted 01/18/2011 10:16 am mint made, possibly a strike thru. However, that said, the reverse looks like it may have a PVC problem.... Report this Post to the Staff
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