Possible cleaing and fake toned 3 cent silver

Discussion in 'What's it Worth' started by scottyb, Jan 28, 2007.

  1. scottyb

    scottyb Member

    I feel this coin may have been cleaned and artificially toned. It is raw. Can someone give the grade and possible value of this coin? Thanks. I would say no more than 125.00.

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  3. SapperNurse

    SapperNurse DOD enhanced

    Where is the coin?
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  4. scottyb

    scottyb Member

    Here must have not uploaded.
     

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  5. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    It could go either way IMO, no way to say without seeing it in hand. And even then it's still a best guess.
     
  6. Ian

    Ian Coin Collector

    I probably shouldn't say anything......but (for a few reasons) it looks to me like someone has been experimenting chemically with that coin. Of course, my perceptions might be in error.
     
  7. scottyb

    scottyb Member

    I did not purchase the coin. I kind of feel something is not right myself.
     
  8. Aidan Work

    Aidan Work New Member

    Spacefiller.

    Scottyb,it looks like someone has dipped it in an attempt to eliminate the very attractive blue-grey toning of a very nice coin.I'd still buy it as a spacefiller if I were you,as the silver 3c. (or 'Trime') is a notoriously difficult coin to find in good order.I've seen a lot of battered ones & ones with the date worn off in my time in the numismatic trade.

    Aidan.
     
  9. Treashunt

    Treashunt The Other Frank


    I agree, esp the 'splotchy' appearance of the toning.
     
  10. Jim M

    Jim M Ride it like ya stole it

    Looks to me as a bad dip job on an Artificially Toned coin in an attempt to revive it.
     
  11. Mikjo0

    Mikjo0 Numismatist

    I would gladly pay $125 for it regardless.
     
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