XF, Look at the fields. The luster is gone.
Yes. Take it to a coin shop. An in hand opinion is better than opinions from images.
Just think of the money you saved.;) Ebay is running really slow for me.
The 1842 was cleaned at some point but still a nice looking coin for the grade.
It's not really the grade as much as the value. It's going to cost about $40 to $50 per coin and you will have to join PCGS or have a local dealer...
Same here. It looks cleaned as well. Much of the luster is gone. I'm wondering if there is some PVC of the coin.
Rick's books are great. Well worth the cost if you plan to collect Flying Eagles or IHCs. Fun guy to chat with and he loves to share his knowledge.
my plastic fork never melted... I've been using the same one for months... lol I don't soak the fork, just the coin. That's good. Most plastics...
Nice coins.
Sorry. Just damaged.
I used to be but when I started to take off my shirt they threw me out.
Really rare coin. S-1b. Only a few at this grade level. The image makes me think AU-58 but I'll bet it's a 62 or 63. Great coin.
It looks like a fake to me.
In 1943 they sold or gave away the scrap. It's my understanding that some was used to strap together wood structures. Years ago there was a guy...
A piece of strip. [IMG]
On the 1859, take a closer look at the fields on both sides of liberty. Note the color and the look compared to the rest of the coin. It was...
The grade is limited. It might not grade at all. Once a coin gets this dark, many see it as damage.
Great looking set.
No added value. It would need much more color that's attractive for someone to pay more for the coin.
Soak it in water for a day. Pat dry. Don't rub the coin with anything. Next soak it in acetone for several hours. Don't use a plastic fork. The...
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