Well done. I particularly liked this section:
"Unfortunately, the damage caused by
test cuts detracts from the
eye appeal, and thus the value of cut coins to modern collectors. There is no formula to determine the impact on value, but the reduction in value corresponds to the loss of
eye appeal caused by the cut. The location and size of the cut clearly matter. A tiny edge cut may have very little impact on value. A cut that nearly splits a coin in two or that obliterates details of the
type will likely slash (pun intended) the value of the coin."
I know I am weird but I find those cuts 3/4 across and all the way through a coin interesting in what they say about the society that used these coins. I don't know that I would pay more but there
comes a point on any fault where it starts adding morbid curiosity like
side show attractions in carnivals back when such things were politically correct. My parents
had friends who were Siamese Twins but to me 65 years ago they were just interesting ladies.
Perhaps the next section will cover holed coins???
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