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I don’t know the basis upon which the grading companies determine their set parameters. However, I would distinguish the 1853–O half dollars from the 1933 $20’s because the Saints weren’t intended to… (View Post)

Although I don’t see others state it the way I do, I think your contention is that the coin is under-designated, not under-graded. (View Post)

If it’s an as-intended circulation strike whose rarity is simply due to meltings, shouldn’t it be included in the basic set? (View Post)

What, on earth, are you seeing that would knock the coin down below a 65? And then, even a 64? (View Post)

Acetone, perhaps. But I’m not familiar with xylene, so looked it up and it doesn’t sound like a good option to me. (View Post)