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<p>[QUOTE="zaneman, post: 170675, member: 3970"]Ruben,</p><p>The coin just has the typically look of a coin that was cleaned in the past. I would suggest that a majority of coins that old, that have been circulated have been cleaned. I also suggest that is has been cleaned in the past, as the coin has heavy toning covering it. </p><p><br /></p><p>To find an uncleaned example in that condition might actually be quite challenging. I should also clarify what I mean by abrasively cleaned. I simply mean that at one point the coin was rubbed or wiped enough that it hairlined the coin. </p><p><br /></p><p>Unfortunately, people used to clean coins, including dealers. It wasn't until the 20th century that that became frowned upon I believe.</p><p><br /></p><p>Are you using a flourescent light to take photos? The coin looks like it may have had altered surfaces as well, but if the photo was flourescent, that is more than likely a lighting effect.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="zaneman, post: 170675, member: 3970"]Ruben, The coin just has the typically look of a coin that was cleaned in the past. I would suggest that a majority of coins that old, that have been circulated have been cleaned. I also suggest that is has been cleaned in the past, as the coin has heavy toning covering it. To find an uncleaned example in that condition might actually be quite challenging. I should also clarify what I mean by abrasively cleaned. I simply mean that at one point the coin was rubbed or wiped enough that it hairlined the coin. Unfortunately, people used to clean coins, including dealers. It wasn't until the 20th century that that became frowned upon I believe. Are you using a flourescent light to take photos? The coin looks like it may have had altered surfaces as well, but if the photo was flourescent, that is more than likely a lighting effect.[/QUOTE]
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