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shuddle10 New Member United States 48 Posts	Posted 07/21/2023 3:28 pm This 1889 Cent might still have the most detail under the dirt and tarnish compared to the 20 or so Indian Heads I have from 1862 to 1907. There are headdress feathers and other detail coming through. Should it be cleaned? My intention is to sell it but I don't want to devalue it. Any ideas what it is worth? Thanks! Shuddle10 Report this Post to the Staff

Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 07/21/2023 3:36 pm Appears badly corroded. Normally I don't recommend cleaning coins, but in this case you could hardly make it worth less than it already is. to the CCF! Edited by Coinfrog 07/21/2023 3:37 pm Report this Post to the Staff
RedRaider Pillar of the Community United States 1023 Posts	Posted 07/21/2023 5:24 pm I hope you don't have high hopes in a sales price. This coin is worth less than $1, and if you clean it, it will still be worth less than $1. Report this Post to the Staff
shuddle10 New Member United States 48 Posts	Posted 07/22/2023 1:20 pm Thank you for the advice RedRaider and Coinfrog. I have seen a few Indian Heads at Heritage up for auction that have been harshly cleaned and disclose it up front listed for around $200 $300. Others that have not been cleaned and in pretty worn out condition starting bids are around $400. Not saying I would get anything for this coin, it does look pitted and that's a shame because it could've been a nice coin if it didn't look retrieved from a wishing fountain. I have others I think that would do well and see what the auction house I bring the collection to would do with this one. The Coin World is mixed with so much varying information to navigate. I'm working through it. I appreciate your replies. Report this Post to the Staff
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