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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;vavet, post: 325582, member: 11630&quot;]I&#039;m with you Ben. I crack em out as fast as I get them if authentication is not a question.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Incidentally, the last I read, PCGS and NGC don&#039;t claim to not slab cleaned coins. They reject those that have altered surfaces by whatever process (most of the time), but there are plenty of slab crackers that dip coins on a regular basis in hopes of getting a higher grade, and if done properly, the TPG,s don&#039;t have a clue. NGC also slabs certain coins that are cleaned by NCS. The bottom line is that the TPG&#039;s will adjust their policy as needed depending on the circumstances. They even slab damaged coins if the spirit moves them. CIP, that damaged 1792 Half Disme that was &quot;possibly cancelled at the Mint&quot;, along with just about every rare Colonial coin that is damaged.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>As for the 1812 CBH, it looks to have been wiped or thumbed, and being from the older generation of collectors, I&#039;d never give it an MS63 grade even after six beers. However, it&#039;s exactly the kind of coin I prefer for my collection. AU58 to slider unc.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Nice coin![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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