EF-45. I feel it is your lighting that makes the coin look cleaned.
Too much orange to be original, imo.
I'll shut up. I seem to be more of a bother here than a benefit. I admit I stepped out of line, and I apologize.
If you want true rarity, go to the ancients section. They will be happy to show you coins that will take months or YEARS to find a single example...
Yes. Also look at the luster. See how it stops when it leaves the protected areas of the devices. That is a sure sign of wear that everyone seems...
Certainly no less than F-15. I can see a PCGS VF-20. The coin looks cleaned, and the scratches on the obverse might details it. No telling what...
Just over $100.
Here's mine. No regrets as I can sell it for at least as much as I bought it for. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
The dollar I posted is your dollar.
I've been doing research on the toning of circulated coins, and this was a point that was brought up. I may have to rethink that diagnostic for...
Looks VF or so.
This, in a nutshell.
So you don't see this dark outline around the devices that is plainly evident from your pictures? I see the halo on your coin more easily than...
If you look at the devices, you will see a dark halo around them. This represents the previous layer of patina that was missed during the...
I am well aware of that. The holes for my 1796 quarter and 1793 chain cent are filled with counterfeits to alleviate the eyesore of an empty hole...
That one is much better strike-wise than the first two, but the old cleaning would bother me, despite its market-acceptability.
If acetone does not work, look into VerdiCare. Very nice Barber dime, although she has been dipped. No affect on value or grade as all of the...
This 100%. Go fill the hole with a counterfeit or a 2016 gold Merc and then buy a nice seated half or draped bust coin or two. I'd rather hold a...
MS-63/64
Secret eBay search algorithm. ;) Thanks. I was really happy when I got the coin in hand.
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