Cleaned or not?

I was wondering whether this coin had been Cleaned and what is the grade?

 

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Definitely harshly cleaned. Perhaps VF details.

 

Polished

 

My - of course it was!!!

 

clue! - You see the "shiny" fields and then the "HALOS" around the stars and lettering on the Obverse - Well do you??

 

If you have to ask, then usually yes.

In this instance, harshly scrubbed

 

Yes it has. Why did you ask? What on that coin made you think it was?

 

VF details, polished, scratched.

 

Perhaps only a sinking feeling.

 

Or, perhaps, this individual's username could shed some light on why they asked. Everyone has to start somewhere, and shouldn't be made out to be an idiot for not knowing. Every single one of us here were in the same shoes, and I can't help but to wonder how many wouldn't be here today if they were treated the same way many are by this very board.


OP,

There's nothing wrong with asking questions, but perhaps you'd be best served by comparing your coin with known no-problem examples. This is best done in-hand, but if unable to do so, using photographs can still be an enlightening experience. Good luck to you.

 

Thank you. I did and thought that meant the coin was Cleaned. As a new coin collector thanks for the education. The only stupid question is the one you fail to ask. Lol.

 

@Newbie2015 - you gots to change your name - what were you thinking? Write Peter and ask him to change yout CT name -
I don't think you forever want to be known as Newbie!!
Just my opinion - if you do, then disregard someone who cares - no, I ain't got a quarter!!

 

When I compare my knowledge to the people on this website I am a newbie.

 

Well don't live that 4 ever!! Eventually you will learn!!

 

You already know a lot more than you think you know, because you knew enough to ask the question. You thought something didn't look right so you posted your thread. A lot of people have coins like yours tucked away and think they have a fortune that would put their kids through college... Their coins are so shiny and purdy so they must be rare...

One easy way to learn is to get on Ebay or Heritage and look at lots of certified problem free coins. It's just like bank tellers who learn how to detect counterfeit bills; they study enough real money so the fake money stands out. Of course looking at coins in hand is better, but digital photograph has gotten pretty good.

 

You knew enough to ask if this coin was cleaned. That is why I answered you with 2 questions. (Yes it has. Why did you ask? What on that coin made you think it was?) I wanted you to learn by asking yourself "Why" and "What" as you already knew but were second guessing yourself. You know more than you think. We all live and learn daily. We also grow by applying what we have learned. Don't cut yourself short.

 

polished and welcome to the fun zone.

 

Don't buy into it.... "newbie" isn't a bad thing or in any way a negative. Every one of us, and I mean EVERY one of us is a newbie in some respect; anyone who says or suggests otherwise is kidding themselves. Wear it as a badge of honor, and welcome to the forum, ma'am.

 

I tend to make that mistake also, as I am pretty new to the hobby also. I think I am going to go with a personal rule, if it costs more than $40 then I will try and get a graded coin. At least until I can educate myself more on grading and spotting cleaned coins. I have been burned on Peace dollars especially, off ebay.

 

Thank you. I too will try and apply that rule of thumb.