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Valued Member
Canada
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Hey there, I've come upon this 1903 Idian Cent. However, I've got some questions. It appears to be "brightened" or has had some sort of processes done to it to perserve it. It appears to be very bright and have an orangy hue to it. It almost looks like very bright bronze. Any idea what happened to it? Does it have decreased value now?   |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4132 Posts |
Looks to have been polished.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
716 Posts |
The coin was not 'preserved', it was ruined. It might have been worth a couple of $ before it was damaged, now its worth a lot less. Too bad.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1770 Posts |
almost looks like furniture polish
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Valued Member
United States
275 Posts |
Could have been gold plated to use as jewelry. Looks like it may have worn off in places.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
620 Posts |
I would guess someone tried to clean the IHC but ruined it. To bad another classic coin bites the dust. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Valued Member
 Canada
101 Posts |
Damn, I knew something funny was done to it. Do you think this coin is worthless now? (Not that it was worth a lot to begin with.)
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Moderator
 United States
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Your coin appears to have F12 Details but as mentioned, harshly cleaned.
$1-2 max.
swcoin.ecrater.com
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Valued Member
Canada
101 Posts |
Alright, thanks. Still, not a bad find for 25 cents.
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Moderator
United States
16679 Posts |
Uh, 25 cents...awesome!
swcoin.ecrater.com
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Valued Member
United States
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1510 Posts |
thats a shame
Retired USAF 1983-2003
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Valued Member
United States
141 Posts |
still a great find, I'm pretty sure you can sell for at least 2 bucks
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Posted 08/09/2012 6:40 pm
