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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;GDJMSP, post: 1085359, member: 112&quot;]Yes, some coins in top TPG holders have undoubtably been harshly cleaned. There are a variety of reasons for this and sometimes even explanations. PCGS even states that they will slab &quot;lightly cleaned&quot; coins. Of course the definition of &quot;lightly cleaned&quot; is up to PCGS to decide - not you and me. It seems to be prevalent with early US coins and coins of a given rarity or higher value are often given more leeway. Example - a Bust Half that has been lightly cleaned will not even be given a second glance. But a Franklin half that has had a single, small wipe will be body-bagged. Well, used to be body-bagged, now they get a Genuine or details holder.</p><p><br /></p><p>As for what they would do, depends. But most times they will just say the coin is acceptable. In rare cases they will honor their guarantee.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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