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Valued Member
United States
366 Posts |
"Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." -Benjamin Franklin
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Bedrock of the Community

United States
54663 Posts |
I'll say F details (heavy environmental damage).
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
18114 Posts |
Caution: these were faked by many different methods. Hard to tell from these pictures and heavy unattractive patina if genuine or not.
Authenticity has to be proven prior to grading, or just risk the fees, and let the TPGrader determine for you.
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Valued Member
United States
366 Posts |
Well, I can take more pictures. give me an idea of the angles, lighting, Close-up, etc..
I can tell you this, I have had this coin for a long time. It was one of my first coins I was given from my Gramma back in the '70's.
"Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." -Benjamin Franklin
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Pillar of the Community

United States
1292 Posts |
Quote: Authenticity has to be proven prior to grading, or just risk the fees, and let the TPGrader determine for you. I think the OP was just asking for a Forum grading - not sending it in to a TPG. F Details sounds about right. Some of that black gunk seems to be flaking off, maybe an acetone soak might remove some more of it.
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Bedrock of the Community

United States
14859 Posts |
I'm in with the F-12 Details club .
Proud Member of The Black Sheep Squadron ! In Memory of Fallen Black Sheep Mates .
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Valued Member
United States
366 Posts |
Quote: maybe an acetone soak might remove some more of it. I will try that. Thanks
"Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." -Benjamin Franklin
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2926 Posts |
Agree with F (fine) details. The black crud can often behave like a hard plaque--like plaque on teeth. Acetone may help some, but likely not much. Resist the urge to pick at the plaque. Cool coin.
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Valued Member
United States
366 Posts |
Wouldn't it be cool if I got the plaque cleaned off by soaking it and the VDB showed up on the reverse? (just wishful thinking)
"Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." -Benjamin Franklin
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Bedrock of the Community

United States
54663 Posts |
Verdi-Care would be a good start, but don't hold your breath.
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New Member
United States
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just remember the only opinion that matters is the graders , and their opinion changes like the wind.
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Moderator

United States
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mcor9652,  to the Community!
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
16857 Posts |
Appears to be a residue issue and not corrosion. Even with careful conservation, there could be some odd color differences under the residue.
VF-20
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