Is this coin whizzed or?

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by LuxUnit, Dec 4, 2017.

  1. LuxUnit

    LuxUnit Well-Known Member

    This coin has a lot of luster but it has a weird field to the right of the head.

    There isn't any other change in the field besides that spot. And there are NO markings like it's been polished.
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  3. TypeCoin971793

    TypeCoin971793 Just a random guy on the internet

    Looks like someone tried to wipe off those spots in the immediate vicinity. :(
     
  4. SorenCoins

    SorenCoins Well-Known Member

    Looks similar to the effect I've seen when people rub pencil erasers on coins. Try it out on some browned copper pennies and you'll see what Im talking about:(
     
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  5. Hommer

    Hommer Curator of Semi Precious Coinage

    Might be whizzed on.
     
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  6. LuxUnit

    LuxUnit Well-Known Member

    Lol @Hommer

    Umm I'll try the penny thing, but what spots do you mean?

    Also don't be sad I paid 15 for it and it's got a ton of luster still! Yea, it's a little dinged and it has those clean spots, but it has full sail lines on the reverse (in hand you can see them even though they look worn here). And it has that subtle blue toning on the rim. :)

    I don't have a 92 yet so I think it's a great addition. I'm just curious to learn about it! Thank you for the response by the way!
     
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  7. LuxUnit

    LuxUnit Well-Known Member

    @LuxUnit "full sail lines" I mean kinda
     
  8. cpm9ball

    cpm9ball CANNOT RE-MEMBER

    For $15, I think you got a good deal.

    Chris
     
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  9. LuxUnit

    LuxUnit Well-Known Member

    Thank you, I try to reserve myself only to what I feel is a great value. Otherwise id be in financial trouble! lol
     
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  10. CircCam

    CircCam Victory

    Shhhhh, whizzing on coins is an ancient coin cleaning secret.
     
  11. baseball21

    baseball21 Well-Known Member

    I don’t think it was that. There’s a very thing line behind the head too where you’d have to sharpen an eraser to a fine point to be that thin.
     
  12. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan 48-year collector Moderator

    Not whizzed, I don't think. Maybe dipped and improperly rinsed.

    But I don't find it to be that bad looking, really.

    And for 15 bucks, I don't see a lot of downside there.
     
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  13. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    That weird field, it's more commonly known as wear. That's what wear in the fields looks like.
     
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  14. ldhair

    ldhair Clean Supporter

    To me it's an AU. Nice coin at a great price.
     
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  15. green18

    green18 Unknown member Sweet on Commemorative Coins

    Good deal for $15, Lux. Very sweet coin.
     
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  16. green18

    green18 Unknown member Sweet on Commemorative Coins

    Oh, and forgot to add, stellar photogs old friend. :)
     
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  17. SorenCoins

    SorenCoins Well-Known Member

    Just a pencil eraser literrally just rub it on and you'll see what I mean. Maybe if I have a chance Ill do it and post a picture so the others see what I mean.
     
  18. SorenCoins

    SorenCoins Well-Known Member

    Mind more specific details on the line? Its probably just me but I dont see it?
     
  19. baseball21

    baseball21 Well-Known Member

    That same look from the spot in front of the face goes all the way around above and behind the head too in a very thin line
     
  20. LuxUnit

    LuxUnit Well-Known Member

    I can't lie I didn't take these :/ ha I should've said sellers photos. I'm trying to get a good one of this coin but I can't figure out how to do coins with luster because they reflect too much light into the camera :/
     
  21. green18

    green18 Unknown member Sweet on Commemorative Coins

    Send them to me, trusting, innocent, child.........I'll photog them [wrings hands in an evil way]....... devil.gif
     
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