Azore 5 Reis 1901, Was This Coin Cleaned?

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Johnathan55 Valued Member United States 128 Posts	Posted 10/26/2018 01:17 am I was hoping for a grade on this coin, and also find out if it has been cleaned or not. I'm trying to study up on how to identify cleaned coins, and I noticed that this one is very shiny when held under light, light a brand new penny, but there is no "cartwheel" effect at all. Does that mean it has been cleaned? And it is always true that shiny surface + no cartwheel effect = cleaned? Thanks for the help! Report this Post to the Staff

spru Bedrock of the Community United States 12477 Posts	Posted 10/26/2018 01:50 am I would say it has been cleaned. Your description aside, I see lateral wiping marks on boths sides. And yes, for die-struck coins, luster is very important in determining original surfaces. "Shiny" means nothing. So, a mirror-like flat shine generally indicates a cleaned/polished coin. True luster from striking is unmistakable. That's the "cartwheel." I don't know the coin, but I would guess that it would grade XF Details. I think there's too much wear for AU, and Details for being cleaned (wiped). In Memory of Crazyb0 12-26-1951 to 7-27-2020 In Memory of Tootallious 3-31-1964 to 4-15-2020 In Memory of T-BOP 10-12-1949 to 1-19-2024 Report this Post to the Staff
IndianGoldEagle Bedrock of the Community United States 36905 Posts	Posted 10/28/2018 09:59 am EF-40 details, cleaned Report this Post to the Staff
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