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1923 Canadian Small Cent

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Hi all,

Posted this in my first "welcome" post, but this may be the better spot for it. Through going through my mountain of spare change, I came across what I believe to be a pretty fine example of a 1923 Canadian small cent. I understand that these are a very rare find, and the condition here looks good. I'm very new to coins, but I'd like to know what your opinion is on this grade - I'm considering sending in to PCGS to make it official, but want to know if it's worth it.

Thanks
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 Posted 08/27/2020  01:54 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add DBM to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
Nice find!
EF40
About $60US
"Dipping" is not considered cleaning...
-from PCGS website
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to CCF. A coin needs a minimum retail value after slabbing by a TPG of $150. Your coin is nice and worthy of a 2x2 holder,but not TPG worthy...IMHO.
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There really is very little overall wear, but the crown appears to have the vertical jewels maybe with a small ding. That's normally a sure sign of the actual grade, but there is not the same amount of similar wear to the mustache, shoulder or leaves on the reverse. I think that it's EF as well, but not worth enough to pay to have it graded.
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 Posted 08/27/2020  11:13 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add silverstash119 to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
Thanks all! I'll just be keeping it safe from any further wear.
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Nice small cent, looks EF40 + to me.
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to the CCF!
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Wow! Very nice coin.

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Download and read: Grading the graders
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https://ln5.sync.com/dl/7ca91bdd0/w...i3b-rbj9fir2
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Since it was said that the crown is what determines the grade, I just wanted to make double sure, and I'm including a photo as close up as I can get with my iPhone of the crown/face. I also increased the contrast of the photo to help with poor lighting so we can see all the little fine details. Does this change anyone's opinion on the grade?


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No
"Dipping" is not considered cleaning...
-from PCGS website
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Ok, thanks DBM
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VF 30 once cleaned.
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@pacificoin

I'd hate to accidentally ruin it by cleaning it. How would you approach it? I'll likely just leave it alone, but just curious what you'd recommend.
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If you must clean it,use only 100% pure acetone. Not standard nail polish remover.
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Never said to clean it !
It has already been cleaned in the past !
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