I'm no expert, but I'd guess just about everything possible has been done to that coin. Further, the starting bid is over its' retail value even at the stated grade. That one auction is enough to put that seller on my list of "never touch this person's auctions" list.
How about this one, has it been cleaned? http://cgi.ebay.com/1915-BU-Lincoln...ryZ39456QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem I'm just trying to pick out cleaned coins, not actually interested in any of the ones I post. I think the guy selling this one dips lots of coins, as the bust on a lot of his coins that are copper are red, and the rest is brown. this coin has weird spots, kind of what would happen if you added acid to copper.
This is a good idea - making posts like this and asking questions. It's how ya learn - and it allows others to learn as well. Including me
Thanks for the feedback, I think I'm getting somewhat better at spotting these coins. What is terrible, is the fact that many of these sellers are dealers, and make no mention of the fact that the coins are cleaned.
This is definitely true. I once saw a dealer offer a guy melt value for a 1893-cc morgan who knew nothing about the coin. I told the guy to go somewhere else, and I left the store. I wish there was some way to get dishonest dealers like that guy in trouble. I've encountered more good dealers than bad though. Which isn't that many, as I've only set foot in about 10 different shops.
That starting bid for a 1910-S coin XF is way overpriced. A undamaged 1910-S coin in XF condition should retail for around $25.00.
hahaha yea I would say the last one was more than dipped, more like an SOS pad to clean it. And the first one was cleaned as well, you can see where they didnt rinse it off afterwards on the reverse. Good topic i love...lets see more
I agree... I know nothign about spotting cleaned coins... pictures and 'reviews' would certainly help me learn.
