Does This 2 Cent Coin Look Like It Was Cleaned?

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SilverTracker Pillar of the Community United States 589 Posts	Posted 06/17/2015 1:24 pm Hi All, Can someone tell me if this 2 cent coins was cleaned. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1864-TWO-CE...em487f8411c7 Thanks ST Report this Post to the Staff

Copper Penny Connection Valued Member United States 415 Posts	Posted 06/17/2015 1:28 pm Usually its pretty easy to tell, however the pictures in this ad are a bit off and may be deceiving a little bit. I would say yes based on the it simply not looking original. either environmental damage or cleaning. Report this Post to the Staff
edweather Pillar of the Community United States 7375 Posts	Posted 06/17/2015 1:42 pm Imo, yes. Those shadowy dark spots appearing on the right side of the reverse are a result of improper cleaning. Report this Post to the Staff
ExoGuy Pillar of the Community United States 4421 Posts	Posted 06/17/2015 1:50 pm Probably, I'd say. Looks like an "AU-details" coin with some tiny, surface debris. Personally, I'd avoid this one. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 06/17/2015 4:31 pm It was possibly cleaned in an unsuccessful effort to remove that debris on the reverse and then retoned. Kinda funny-looking. Report this Post to the Staff
Penny Guy Pillar of the Community United States 531 Posts	Posted 06/17/2015 9:32 pm That isn't an AU coin to my eye. There is a reason that with 2 hours to go bids are at $34. You should pass on this one. Plenty more nicer 1864's out there. Report this Post to the Staff
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