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Message:: [QUOTE="GSDykes, post: 2398823, member: 73321"]Thank you for your advice. But had you seen the original surfaces you too might have desired to see what was beneath the tarnish and thick patina. The DD would continue to evade notice had I not cleaned it. The "bare pink surfaces" expose the original bare copper! It looks much like the day it was minted. The luster did not appear (its not visible) in the photo, but it is a slightly brighter sheen seen on about 10 to 20 % of the coin. In my mind the coin's value increased greatly. The NO CLEANING stigma leaves many coins in jeopardy. Perhaps you are thinking of the many improper cleaning attempts, like using wire brushes, etc. I prefer coins which I enjoy viewing, I enjoy seeing the actual metal, not decades of corrosion et al. The no cleaning stigma, is very very popular, and I will be always viewed as one who despises corruption, tarnish, toning and most patinas. Still we get along. Again thank you, glad you can now see the DDR!! And yes, AU with details is fine!! - typical grade. I am used to it.[/QUOTE]