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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;stairstars, post: 4411092, member: 111609&quot;]Nice buy.&nbsp; I think some are overlooking the fact that many 19th century specimens were cleaned and lacquered 150 years ago. Back then they used a natural, insect based nitrocellulose that wore off, but residue usually can be seen along the rim and smaller places. This coin has a surface chip between the 10th and 11th stars (I always count clockwise from the left) which might be indicative of lacquer. Having it conserved would remedy that, but lose the color toning. If, it were mine, I would leave it just as it is; an honest example of it&#039;s time and a beautiful coin.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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