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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Tom B, post: 1519787, member: 11854&quot;]It seems you are having a hard time reconciling what you have grown up learning as family history with what the images are telling or implying to experienced numismatists.&nbsp; I have encountered this many times with other folks who are thrust into the hobby via an accumulated, inherited collection without having the benefit of years of putting their own collection together themselves.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>Cleaning was not only around, but was pervasive and <i>encouraged </i> up into at least the 1950s or 1960s.&nbsp; The use of dip goes back <i>decades </i> and is still something used regularly on many coins.&nbsp; The vast majority of these newly dipped coins are certified in problem-free holders because the coins are typically silver and silver alloy reacts well to a proper dip.&nbsp; However, copper alloys do not react well to being dipped and can leave telltale signs through color or toning acquired later.</p><p><br /></p><p>My advice to you would be to send some of these coins to PCGS or NGC and then, when they are returned as cleaned or circulated business strikes, you will at least realize what these pieces look like and it will help you identify patterns in your own coins as well as allow you to accept the advice of experienced collectors and dealers somewhat better.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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