I would leave it alone. An acetone bath probably wont hurt it but it may make many tiny hits on the coin more visible. Any oil or stuff on the...
This one had a harsh cleaning at some point in it's life. I still love it. [IMG] [IMG] [IMG]
I can see why you are wondering. Those fields sure have the look of a proof. One to compare with. [IMG] [IMG]
I don't feel there is any money to be made with these at this time. Maybe in 20 years.
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This is a fun one. [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG]
I found a roll of Indian head cents once. All culls but it was cool.
The clash marks make me think it's not. I know you have better images than that.
Yes but I never noticed the difference. Great to know. Gave too much for it at the time, $29. Maybe I'll get that back even with the corrosion.
That's cool. Thanks. I like the coin a bit more.
Fun coin. Hard to see what came from the die and what came from handling of the coin. Post some more images if you can.
I love half dimes.
I actually just put them away years ago. They both have problems and I was too stupid to spot it before buying them.
Maybe you should actually look at the coin in hand before you do anything with it. With your vast knowledge of Barbers, why bother with a second...
You have made up your mind on this coin based on the images and you have never had the coin in hand. Others are going to do the same and they have...
Play nice Barber. Have fun with this stuff. You posted this thread because you thought there may be something wrong with the coin. Some of us see...
Are you sure NGC graded that coin?
All this and none of us have actually held the coin.;)
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