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Re: If a coin is scratched but not obvious, is it still scratched?
Thanks, I just learned how to open an image in a new tab! :) Question #2 I believe this coin went out as Unc "details" scratched rev. Question #1 There are three of them on you quarter. Not… (View Post)1 -
Re: If a coin is scratched but not obvious, is it still scratched?
The higher the magnification the better but 10 -15X works if you know what you are looking for. Fluorescent light is recommended along with incandescent 75-100W. When a surface is scratched, while it… (View Post)4 -
Re: If a coin is scratched but not obvious, is it still scratched?
Spots stains and scratches are not defined specifically in the ANA grading charts. I know at least one numismatist has been working on this omission for a long time. I treat spots like bagmarks - siz… (View Post)1 -
Re: If a coin is scratched but not obvious, is it still scratched?
If you are not being funny, that's a very nice specimen for a coin grading teaching set! Probably needed to be a better strike with a newer die because the TPGS do not grade coins by their "… (View Post)1 -
Re: If a coin is scratched but not obvious, is it still scratched?
Please tell everyone how you know. (View Post)1
