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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;lkeigwin, post: 1155884, member: 30400&quot;]It appears to have been cleaned based on the horizontal hairlines that run across the bust.</p><p><br /></p><p>Those in the first picture are probably on the plastic cover. But the second set of images seems to have them as well.</p><p><br /></p><p>Could be wrong, of course. The OP can tell with a loupe. But it&#039;s a safe bet that it, like 99% of these old coins, was cleaned at some point. Question is, is it minor and forgivable or are they harsh and distracting?</p><p><br /></p><p>EAC collectors don&#039;t &quot;bodybag&quot; early copper for such things. It&#039;s just another factor to account for in arriving at a net grade, just like other post-mint damage. Another cool thing about large cents. The true nuts don&#039;t give a hoot about slabs and TPG&#039;s. They have a different drummer.</p><p>Lance.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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