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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;physics-fan3.14, post: 2566780, member: 19165&quot;]I don&#039;t know your collecting experience, or how familiar you are with surface problems. However, I would suggest that you read a couple of books on coin grading, and hang out here on Cointalk, to learn and grow your knowledge base.</p><p><br /></p><p>In answer to your questions, cleaning is going to severely reduce the value of your coin (it depends on how severely and what type of cleaning was used). I usually start at about 2/3rds of the problem-free coin&#039;s value for a minor cleaning, and reduce from there based on the severity. Can you post pictures of your coins? That may allow us to give you a better idea.</p><p><br /></p><p>And for your second question - no, a dip will not erase the signs of cleaning already present on your coin. The designation that PCGS gave you is for a harsh cleaning method (wire brush, polish, jeweler&#039;s rag, etc.) that has left a permanent deformation of the surface metal. The only way to remove it is through years of circulation, or to sell it and buy a problem free coin. Sorry that you got these results, but stick around here and we&#039;ll help you learn.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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