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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;KSorbo, post: 26212652, member: 56370&quot;]The 1812 cent has a lot of corrosion, so I’m not surprised by what it sold for. Straight grades are not very common in that series and the CDN bid prices are reflective of that.</p><p><br /></p><p>Could the toning on the 52S Franklin have held it back?&nbsp; I think it’s okay but some may see it as a negative.</p><p><br /></p><p>The OP’s 24d cent has big spots on the reverse and is in an ICG holder.&nbsp; If I was paying for an AU55 for that date I would want clean surfaces in a first world holder.&nbsp; Would it have straight graded at PCGS or NGC?&nbsp; If I had this coin I would be bothered by lingering doubts.</p><p><br /></p><p>I’m not arguing that these coins could be resold for a profit down the road but oftentimes there are reasons for “good deals”.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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