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Valued Member
United States
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This is the best looking steel cent that I have found myself, it's a shame about the corrosion on the obverse. I am still curious about what you all would grade it at, everything here lets me learn just that much more. I appreciate all the responses to all of my posts, thanks for making a newbie feel welcome!   |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
94367 Posts |
I'll say AU-58, but clearly a details coin.
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Valued Member
 United States
161 Posts |
A close up of this coin. I was wondering, would acetone help clean this, or should I just leave it alone?  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
19969 Posts |
MS-61, just spotting, not corrosion.
Not worth the effort of conservation. There are millions of these in the marketplace in mint state for cheap.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
7078 Posts |
It a shame that someone (along time ago) most likely sneezed over that cent...I'd leave it alone
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
19237 Posts |
MS-60 for me. Sneezing as a cause for spotting works, or maybe on the kitchen counter, too close to the stove-top where bacon is being fried.
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Rest in Peace
United States
18456 Posts |
AU-58 , I agree not corrosion just spotty . I don't know if I would give it a details des. Worth a Quarter or LESS retail .  |
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
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due to the metal composition during the war years these coins were very susceptible to corrosion, rust and spotting if anything in the environment where they were stored where to make its way to the surfaces including humidity.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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due to the metal composition during the war years these coins were very susceptible to corrosion, rust and spotting if anything in the environment where they were stored where to make its way to the surfaces including humidity. Indeed. The only real reason these are cheap and plentiful today is that mass numbers were hoarded. It still amazes me how excited people are over 43's still today. As a Lincoln collector, I just don't get excited anymore unless it's an exceptional coin. The millions of MS-63 and lower coins out there are like novelty tokens to me. Lincoln Cent Lover!VERDI-CARE™ INVENTOR https://verdi.care/
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