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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;GDJMSP, post: 19783, member: 112&quot;]I do not believe it is physically possible for a copper coin to be worn to the point of being a G or VG and still be red - even partially red or have any luster at all. Don&#039;t be fooled into thinking that red equals luster. It does not. It is my opinion that these coins have indeed been cleaned, possibly long ago as you say. But I think it more likely that they have been cleaned recently. </p><p><br /></p><p>There are ways to clean a copper coin without leaving telltale scratches &amp; hairlines. Dipping the coin in any of a number of substances will remove the natural brown tone and the coin will appear red. But the question is - how long will it stay that way ? Usually not very.</p><p><br /></p><p>Copper is perhaps the most reactive of coinage metals. Unless it is stored in an airtight holder or container or under perfect conditions - it is going to tone. That is what makes me think these coins have been cleaned recently rather than long ago. But one way or the other - they HAVE been cleaned if they are G or VG.</p><p><br /></p><p>Were I you - I would seriously consider if I wanted to sell these coins.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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