1900 $20 Gold PCGS Genuine Altered Surface When it comes to the adjectives used to describe problem coins an altered surface can be particularly tough to spot and such pieces can be awarded a No Grade label As Professional Coin Grading Service explains This No Grade covers anything added to the surface of the coin to either improve its appearance or to cover marks Surface alteration methods include adding: dental wax putty lacquer nose grease etc. Altered surfaces are a form of coin doctoring designed to make a coin look better and can make rarities more affordable for collectors willing to live with a problem coin Out of New York City Collection

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