Does This Indian Head 1889 Look Polished?

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Moniker Pillar of the Community Sweden 1815 Posts	Posted 07/05/2024 07:12 am I know little of these. But on the pic of obverse It looks very shiny. Thankful for edjucation Edited by Moniker 07/05/2024 07:30 am Report this Post to the Staff

sickpuppy78501 Pillar of the Community United States 599 Posts	Posted 07/05/2024 09:03 am Probably professionally restored. I can't see any problems with it. There's a dark spot in front of the nose, but I don't think that's a problem at all. Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19118 Posts	Posted 07/05/2024 09:06 am Given the images posted, the obverse--to me--appears burnished. Something akin to rubbing it vigorously with a cloth. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 07/05/2024 10:04 am Surfaces do not appear natural to me. Report this Post to the Staff
RedRaider Pillar of the Community United States 1018 Posts	Posted 07/05/2024 10:23 am Absolutely not original. One of the diamonds even looks re-engraved. Report this Post to the Staff
Jakes Coins Pillar of the Community United States 735 Posts	Posted 07/05/2024 10:47 am Definitely doesn't look original & has been messed with. I've been collecting for a couple years... Favorite Coin's are Standing Liberty quarters, Working on my type set \| Coffee, Corvettes, Coins & the CCF what could be better? Report this Post to the Staff
Moniker Pillar of the Community Sweden 1815 Posts	Posted 07/05/2024 11:29 am Thank you all not a proof then hard pass , looked to shiny Report this Post to the Staff
nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15392 Posts	Posted 07/05/2024 11:56 am Good call to pass on this one. Surfaces do not look original to me. Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187702 Posts	Posted 07/05/2024 12:12 pm Quote: Good call to pass on this one. Surfaces do not look original to me. 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
idk12345678 Valued Member United States 196 Posts	Posted 07/05/2024 3:32 pm obverse is cleaned reverse has environmental damage would grade ~Unc details Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 94795 Posts	Posted 07/05/2024 7:05 pm Good choice on a pass for this coin.. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 73700 Posts	Posted 07/05/2024 11:03 pm This coin has been messed with. Pass. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
NumismaticsFTW Pillar of the Community United States 2280 Posts	Posted 07/06/2024 3:30 pm Yes, pass. You realize when you know how to think, it empowers you far beyond those who know only what to think. -Neil deGrasse Tyson Report this Post to the Staff
Marv65 Bedrock of the Community United States 10484 Posts	Posted 07/06/2024 4:09 pm Quote: Thank you all not a proof then Heavens no! Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 07/06/2024 7:04 pm Details coin, virtually worthless in this condition. Report this Post to the Staff
Brandmeister Pillar of the Community United States 6460 Posts	Posted 07/06/2024 8:07 pm You can really see the polishing on the two A's of America. Report this Post to the Staff
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