Bad ?? In what way bad ? Would it detract from the overall grade of the coin - probably. Would it mean I would not want the coin - absolutely not - assuming it was in its original GSA case.
For the most part the coin looks rather nice. As for the spot - they are quite common among the GSA coins. In fact it is often hard to some examples without those spots which were caused by the containers the coins were packaged in. But then I collect those particular coins because of the original package and have little interest in them when removed. But then that's just me.
It won't bother me too much on anything grading MS-63 or lower. It would bother me a little on an MS-64. For MS-65 or better, yes it could be a problem. Of course it could could be removed, but then you have to get it regraded.
Retired dealer and avid collector of U.S. type coins, 19th century presidential campaign medalets and selected medals. In recent years I have been working on a set of British coins - at least one coin from each king or queen who issued pieces that are collectible. I am also collecting at least one coin for each Roman emperor from Julius Caesar to ... ?
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For the most part the coin looks rather nice. As for the spot - they are quite common among the GSA coins. In fact it is often hard to some examples without those spots which were caused by the containers the coins were packaged in. But then I collect those particular coins because of the original package and have little interest in them when removed. But then that's just me.
Jay
Just a spot of toning. Must have been touching something at that part of the edge.
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