Obviously, something is causing it over and over. Mostly on one side, less often on both sides. Right now I can't say if it's a mint process or...
Somebody definately experimented by cleaning the reverse. It didn't go so well, so they didn't clean the obverse. UNC details. The reverse is...
The real test is to see if the lines retone and show up. I hope you rinsed it thoroughly so the surfaces are nice and clean. Do you have it...
Nice looking coin for the age! Congrats!
For me dipping only has ONE definition, using an acid-thiourea chemical on the coin. Anything else is rinsing or soaking.
Amen! The terminology of "cleaned" and "harshly cleaned" only serves to confuse collectors. I stand by my definition for the sake of all...
Look at the MS-63 coin and tell me what you think: http://www.pcgs.com/photograde/#/Lincoln/Grades
You guys are using the term "catalyst" improperly. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catalysis
Might squeeze up one with some luster.....which I cannot see.
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Very nice job! Well done! :thumb: ***CONSERVATION*** OK, here comes Doug and Mark to tell us how it was cleaned. LOL :D Here's another one,...
nice!
64 doesn't surprize me. I knew I was being slightly conservative, this one is borderline IMO. I would have said 64 based on the distance picture,...
Tough battle! Thanks Dick
The best way to buy coins.....CASH.
The new coin is a small date. Congrats!
Already corroded and cleaned, I'm with Jim.
Thanks Dick!
A blazer for sure.
I agree, I've NEVER seen one with the D that close to the date. Also, the D doesn't look right to me.
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