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Valued Member
United States
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I've had this coin for almost two years, and I'm pretty satisfied with it within the boundaries of what I can pay for a coin. And I'm using the seller's photos because, honestly, removing it from its CAPS album and its capsule would be a minor ordeal, which includes the possibility of damage. And I probably couldn't produce a better image, anyway. But what I'm considering would require just that, so I'm asking for opinions. I have acetone and Verdi-Care on hand. Do you think I should do anything to this coin? While I'm at it, anyone care to put a grade on it, or comments on its condition, would be welcome. Like, did I pay too much, at $107 delivered?   Edited by Vector Ze
03/13/2026 1:15 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
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I don't think acetone would help any but treating it with verdi- care wouldn't hurt.
Usually when I buy a copper coin online, I treat it with verdi-care to remove any dirt and oils.
It also gives it a protective coating.
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...removing it from its CAPS album and its capsule would be a minor ordeal, which includes the possibility of damage... But what I'm considering would require just that... I have acetone and Verdi-Care on hand. Do you think I should do anything to this coin? It seems to me it is best to leave it be.  Quote:
Like, did I pay too much, at $107 delivered? Seems like a fair price to me.  |
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United States
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I don't see anything that either treatment substance would improve. My recommendation is to leave it alone.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Valued Member
 United States
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Thanks JimmyD, jbuck, nickelsearcher, and ijn1944. I'm happy to take y'all's advice and leave it alone. :-)
Edited by Vector Ze
03/13/2026 8:35 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Looks like it had an older cleaning but still a nice looking circulated example. $107 total is about an average price to pay.
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Valued Member
United States
452 Posts |
I guess with older circulated coins like this, older cleanings are pretty common. Might even be more the rule than the exception.
But I'm curious as to how you can tell?
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Moderator
United States
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nice looking cent, a good price for it - no restoration necessary on this one
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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I don't see anything that would improve with acetone or VerdiCare. Nice coin!
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Looks fine. Leave it as is. It's a nice looking coin.  Errers and Varietys.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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But I'm curious as to how you can tell? Usually on chocolate brown cents it's the variation of the colors - it's not an overall one color tone. A bit lighter in the open fields and darker "halos" around the details..just like your pictures show. |
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United States
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Interesting, Marv. That's why I'm here, to glean what I can from the community knowledge base. Well, I like it. Likely the best 31-S I'll have, and I'm gonna keep it, LOL.  Would this rate an EF or AU50? Edited by Vector Ze
03/14/2026 01:24 am
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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A very pleasing '31s. Extra-fine 45 would be my grade estimate.
ANA member - PAN Member - BCCS Member There are no problems only solutions - the late, great John Lennon
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03/14/2026 11:07 am
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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It's OK. A thumbing would help it slightly (probably).
Time don't fly, it bounds and leaps.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Leave it be, there would be no discernable benefit to treatment. Nice coin !!!
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