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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Shortgapbob, post: 227100, member: 6088&quot;]This is a good discussion, as the grades being posted have some significant variation.&nbsp; </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>A coin like this can be very difficult to grade, as the cleaning has removed luster breaks and the variations in color normally associated with wear spots.&nbsp; Because of the cleaning, the coin has a consistent color (ignoring the woodgraining effect) that gives it the look of an uncirculated piece at first glance.&nbsp; (Early coppers that have been retoned often have this same consistency.) </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>To me, the coin shows some flatness on the cheek, as well as some wear on the wheat stalks on the reverse.&nbsp; The cleaning has worked to hide the luster breaks and wear spots, making it somewhat difficult to grade.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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