1819/8 Capped Bust Half Purchase Advice

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lucidfind Valued Member United States 203 Posts	Posted 08/04/2025 11:44 am I was considering purchasing this coin, except the black blotch, at about 11:30, to the right of the star, on the obverse, is bothering me; it's hard to see, but there is a small darker spot at the center of the blotch that makes it look like corrosion may have started. Advice and wisdom are greatly appreciated Report this Post to the Staff

adam126402 Pillar of the Community United States 892 Posts	Posted 08/04/2025 11:51 am It looks like it has been cleaned. And the scratches above the eagles head do not look random. I don't see this straight grading. Report this Post to the Staff
jacrispies Pillar of the Community United States 3848 Posts	Posted 08/04/2025 12:50 pm Definitely a corrosion spot on the upper left of the obverse. With precision, you may be able to remove it. Besides that, the coin is certainly cleaned and should be purchased as a details coin. Suffering from bust half fever. Want to learn how to attribute early half dollars by die variety? Click Here: http://goccf.com/t/434955 Shoot me a PM if you are looking to sell bust halves. Report this Post to the Staff
ArrowsAndRays Pillar of the Community United States 1661 Posts	Posted 08/04/2025 1:02 pm If it's bothering you now, it'll continue to bother you if you purchase it. The coin is obviously cleaned, and 1819 was a high mintage year. I'd advise to keep looking. Report this Post to the Staff
lucidfind Valued Member United States 203 Posts	Posted 08/04/2025 2:17 pm Thank you all, will pass on this one. Corrosion + cleaning is a no sale for me. I will keep looking. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 189340 Posts	Posted 08/04/2025 2:28 pm Quote: Besides that, the coin is certainly cleaned and should be purchased as a details coin. Quote: If it's bothering you now, it'll continue to bother you if you purchase it. Two good pieces of advice. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
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