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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;ksparrow, post: 2028102, member: 7638&quot;]Many, many seated coins have been cleaned.&nbsp; If you buy them raw you will encounter cleaned coins.&nbsp; Using a point source light, like an LED penlight, held at an angle to the coin you will see parallel hairlines going across the devices on a cleaned coin.&nbsp; Unusually reflective surfaces under the toning is also a clue.&nbsp; &nbsp; Unless you want to be disappointed on a regular basis I suggest buying certified coins (PCGS or NGC)&nbsp; although some of those have been cleaned as well.&nbsp; The coin in the OP looks ok to me, based on the image.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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