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Planchet defect in MS65????

Im looking for opinions on this. I have a nice original, full red ,1909s-vdb that is well struck with no spots and has very nice eye appeal, graded MS65 in my hands. It has a lot going for it, but it does have a minor planchet defect on the rim at 4:00, on the reverse. Not large, buts its there. Shold this be a concern for me in MS65

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  • nwcsnwcs Posts: 13,386 ✭✭✭
    If it's bothering you enough to ask about it then I think you are trying to convince yourself about it. Go with your gut on it.
  • UncleJoeUncleJoe Posts: 2,544 ✭✭✭
    YES!!! Because you asked the question.

    Theoretically, planchet defects do not detract from the grade BUT they may detract from the eye appeal of the coin and be valued accordingly.

    Joe.
  • LakesammmanLakesammman Posts: 17,413 ✭✭✭✭✭
    If tiny, peripheral and on the reverse, I wouldn't worry about it if the rest is "all there". As noted above, however, the fact that it bothers you might indicate you should pass on it. O/W, it's all you will see once you own it!

    "My friends who see my collection sometimes ask what something costs. I tell them and they are in awe at my stupidity." (Baccaruda, 12/03).I find it hard to believe that he (Trump) rushed to some hotel to meet girls of loose morals, although ours are undoubtedly the best in the world. (Putin 1/17) Gone but not forgotten. IGWT, Speedy, Bear, BigE, HokieFore, John Burns, Russ, TahoeDale, Dahlonega, Astrorat, Stewart Blay, Oldhoopster, Broadstruck, Ricko, Big Moose.
  • BustmanBustman Posts: 1,911
    Thanks all! You are right, if I had to ask, it bothers me. Just sent it back.
    J

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