Is this a die gouge on the breast of the eagle? If not, what is it?
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<< <i>honestly, it looks like a hit. >>
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<< <i>honestly, it looks like a hit. >>
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If it were a die gouge it would be sticking out from the coin, and in the image it looks indented in.
bob
From the PCGS official guide to coin grading:
MS-64: Choice Uncirculated
Marks: There may be numerous minor marks/hairlines, several significant marks/hairlines,
or other defects. There may be a few minor or one or two significant marks/hairlines in
the main focal areas......On larger coins, these marks/hairlines may be more severe in the
fields or main focal areas. However, a severe mark/hairline would have to be of a size
that would preclude grading the coin MS-65, though not so severe as to reduce the coin
to MS-63. If there are several heavy marks/hairlines in the obvious areas, the coin would
grade MS-63.
Strike: The strike will range from average to full.
Luster: The luster can be slightly below average to full, and toning can impede the luster.
On brilliant coins, there may be breaks in the luster caused by marks or hairlines. On red
copper......
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If it were a die gouge it would be sticking out from the coin, and in the image it looks indented in. >>
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