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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Leadfoot, post: 218591, member: 2972&quot;]You are correct.&nbsp; This coin has been worked and recolored -- I would guess the color is the result of Dellers Darkener.&nbsp; The even (and characteristic too-chocolate) color despite the wear is the giveaway.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>You will find many coins like this as the practice of working and recoloring copper is all-to-common.&nbsp; On the bright side -- but not condoning the actions of those who would do so -- I&#039;m sure the coin looks better than it did before curation as it looks to have been corroded too.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>Unless the price is VERY right, these are coins I would stay away from as a more original and less problematic coin should be available if one is patient (and is comfortable paying what it takes to get a nice one).&nbsp; Even the budget conscious should be able to find a better example (less corrosion and/or less obvious recoloring).</p><p><br /></p><p>All IMHO, and respectfully submitted...Mike[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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