Will silv/gld test-scratches become like chopmarks on TD's?
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You've all seen it. An easy AU58 or low 60s coin. Gorgeous strike and lack if wear. But when you flip it over, there's a large X that someone gouged in to test authenticity.
I've got a 58 or 61 on the way. Giant X in the fields and worst place to be. Why would they come back details and not "test scratched" or some other proper terminology.
The early 19th century coins have nice mid range pieces, that are getting older and more scarce every year, it is odd to have MS64 gold strikes come up as some sub-par, less desired coin, or some good even scratched twice. (Some counterfeits would be made with an existing scratch so people were more likely to rely on that and accepting it in passing).
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A test cut or scratch is post mintage damage and always will be.
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A chopmark is a (supposedly) identifiable counterstamp that represents the coins' journey and history. An X is just damage. There is no way to sugarcoat it.
I agree with the above...PMD...as opposed to identifiable chop marks.... Cheers, RickO
Chop marks were necessary for merchants to keep their heads attached. Test stamps/counterstamps and graffiti are not all the same, but PMD is always PMD, just the same.
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