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<p>[QUOTE="johnmilton, post: 7702732, member: 101855"]I can't see where the coin is hairlined. Therefore, the word "cleaned" does not really apply to this piece. There are collectors who are totally obsessed with the concept of “originality” to the point were they will buy a dark, and in my opinion, ugly, piece of gold. Sometimes they get burned and buy a piece that has a coating iodine on it.</p><p><br /></p><p>You might look at this piece. Could it have been lighted a bit over the last 168 years? Maybe, but also maybe not. This gold after all, and gold does not react to the vast majority of chemicals, including most acids. It’s not a definitive call. One thing for sure is that this coin has Mint State sharpness. Despite the fact that 1853 is probably the most common date for a Dahlonega $5 gold, that is quite remarkable. </p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1321832[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p>This coin has obviously been dipped. I knew that when I bought it. The question is, how much are you willing to spend to get a very scarce coin that Dahlonega collectors consider to be a one year type. (Liberty Head $5 gold with the mint mark on the obverse.). I opted to spend a bit less. </p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1321833[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="johnmilton, post: 7702732, member: 101855"]I can't see where the coin is hairlined. Therefore, the word "cleaned" does not really apply to this piece. There are collectors who are totally obsessed with the concept of “originality” to the point were they will buy a dark, and in my opinion, ugly, piece of gold. Sometimes they get burned and buy a piece that has a coating iodine on it. You might look at this piece. Could it have been lighted a bit over the last 168 years? Maybe, but also maybe not. This gold after all, and gold does not react to the vast majority of chemicals, including most acids. It’s not a definitive call. One thing for sure is that this coin has Mint State sharpness. Despite the fact that 1853 is probably the most common date for a Dahlonega $5 gold, that is quite remarkable. [ATTACH=full]1321832[/ATTACH] This coin has obviously been dipped. I knew that when I bought it. The question is, how much are you willing to spend to get a very scarce coin that Dahlonega collectors consider to be a one year type. (Liberty Head $5 gold with the mint mark on the obverse.). I opted to spend a bit less. [ATTACH=full]1321833[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]
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