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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Publius2, post: 24714536, member: 105571&quot;]From the photos alone, I would say this 1853 would grade XF or AU-Details.&nbsp; While the strike is from tired dies, I discern XF to low AU level of wear.</p><p><br /></p><p>There is a non-trivial rim/edge ding on the reverse at K11:30.&nbsp; If this coin were to straight-grade, it would probably net-grade down a notch for this.</p><p><br /></p><p>The color is off I and the pattern of reddish color does not look natural to me.&nbsp; I would say this coin has been improperly cleaned and re-toned.</p><p><br /></p><p>There are also patches of roughness and pitting on both obverse and reverse, implying that this coin once exhibited a degree of corrosion (ground find?) or possibly PVC-caused corrosion that has been cleaned off.&nbsp; That supports the idea that it has been re-toned.</p><p><br /></p><p>Sorry I couldn&#039;t be more optimistic.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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