1909 Harshly or just cleaned?

Harshly or just cleaned?

This 1909 VDB ended up in my stash and I'm pretty sure it has been cleaned.

But I'm curious how ruined it is.

Any value left in it?

 

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The photos make it look like circulation worn or lightly cleaned

 

Its worth more than face.
It does appear to be harshly cleaned (pitting).
I am not an expert on these, but I would grade VF on details and drop a grade or two for the cleaning.
But don't take my words, let's wait for the experienced.

 

still, a real nice coin

Looks to have some cleaning years ago, no major damage. A real nice coin

 

Its not too bad, it is still probably a VF or so looks like it has a fairly old cleaning on it.

 

agreed! Still think that is a good example not to worn either.:hail:

-Shrek

 

Just a SWAG, but I would think that the pitting may be the cause of the cleaning rather than the cleaning causing the pitting. I am far from an expert on the valuing of damaged/cleaned coins (is anyone?), but, to me, the pitting has done more harm than the cleaning.

 

ThanX all.

Perhaps I can get by with calling it "Conserved" instead of "abused".