In who's eye?

Here is a pic of my latest aquisition. MS69 W Silver Eagle. I have looked this coin over and over with a 10x glass, and can find no faults. Used diffferent light, angles and such. It seems all my MS69 W burnished Eagles are totally problem free. Am I lucky, is it the burnished blank that doesn't let small imperfections show? I don't know.

Perhaps some of you more experienced members can help. I have MS70s not burnished that should be 69s or even 68s. I know grading is an aquired knowledge, but these burnished I have gotten lately are stunning. Oops, just a thought, could they be Chinese fakes? Or should I say faux?

Anyway enjoy my latest addition to my 69 collection and give me your opinion on the burnished graded holdered coins being overall superior than regular issues.

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