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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;PyrotekNX, post: 93929, member: 3918&quot;]F/VF, Cleaned, Corroded/PVC</p><p><br /></p><p>The light spots are caused from an encrustation of dirt which were on the coin for many years and then removed AKA cleaned.</p><p><br /></p><p>The breastfeathers and wing are way too worn to go AU.&nbsp; There is unattractive and uneven toning on the obverse as well as verde gris and/or active PVC on both sides.</p><p><br /></p><p>My advice would be to dip in pure acetone, and rinse with distilled water to deactivate the PVC to prevent further damage.</p><p><br /></p><p>It&#039;s also a decent candidate for numismatic conservation (dipping).&nbsp; The mint lustre is worn off so it&#039;s unlikely it will lower the grade.&nbsp; In it&#039;s current state, it&#039;s not worth getting slabbed until at least the PVC and verde gris is removed.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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