Hi all. I've been collecting for about two years now, and still have lots to learn. I've almost completed my Dansco 7070 U.S. type set. My goal is to finish it with all coins in at least VF with no problems. My dilemma right now is choosing which Barber Quarter to put in. These are the 1908-D and the 1915-D in VF. The 1908 is a bit cleaner and has a bit more luster, but I worry that it has been cleaned. The 1915 looks original. In a lot of cases I have trouble determining if a coin has been cleaned or not. Do both of these look original? Thanks in advance!
I think the '08-D has been spiffed up by someone and, given only the obverse images, would go with the '15-D.
Yeah, I tend to like just enough toning to bring out the details. I find myself buying less shiny coins a lot of times just to be sure it hasn't been cleaned. Like this latest prize of mine, I think looks beautiful:
The reverses are equivalent to the obverse. I really wanted to use the 08 because I have a duplicate 08 (of a lesser grade) for my Barber Quarters set. Oh well, guess I have to trade it for another one...for shame! I love excuses for getting another coin.
