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<p>[QUOTE="yakpoo, post: 4610174, member: 18157"]I bought an 1825 half dollar on eBay maybe 15 years ago now. It was nearly black with oxidation. However, I could see some nice detail and luster under the tarnish so I took a chance. When I received the coin, it still looked nearly black, but nice. Later, I used some vinegar and water to gently remove the dark oxidation. </p><p><br /></p><p>Much to my surprise, this was a borderline Unc coin that had been HARSHLY cleaned. Even in hand, I didn't notice all the scratches under the oxidation. I had waited too long to complain...so I was stuck with it.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="yakpoo, post: 4610174, member: 18157"]I bought an 1825 half dollar on eBay maybe 15 years ago now. It was nearly black with oxidation. However, I could see some nice detail and luster under the tarnish so I took a chance. When I received the coin, it still looked nearly black, but nice. Later, I used some vinegar and water to gently remove the dark oxidation. Much to my surprise, this was a borderline Unc coin that had been HARSHLY cleaned. Even in hand, I didn't notice all the scratches under the oxidation. I had waited too long to complain...so I was stuck with it.[/QUOTE]
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