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I'd rather have an AU58 than an MS60. Give it the "white paper test". Stand the slab on edge on a white piece of paper and look down at the obverse. Chances are you'll see a gray area by th… (View Post)

The only time I use cotton gloves is when pressing a coin into an album. I don't even put them on, rather I just put one between the coin and my thumbprint. (View Post)

Yes, but I know exactly what to look for and where it is. It doesn't pop out unless you get it in the right light. Also, it's not exactly a strike-thru. It's a hub-thru. A piece of something found it… (View Post)

Die cracks on their own are not usually listed as a VAM. They are often diagnostics of a VAM listed for something more major, including a die break. The crack you show is very common for Peace dollar… (View Post)

by giving them honest and frank feedback. (View Post)