VF20. Nice coin. Might have been cleaned a long time ago but I don't think it will take any vale from the coin. Just about all coins were cleaned back then. The hobby has changed alot over the years.
I am going to agree with the very fine grade. I don't see much evidence of a wiping done at this time. With the amount of wear on the obverse and the fact that only four letters are showing in liberty gives me the thought of very fine.
The amount ware found in the feathers on the reverse also leads me to give this a very fine grade.
I think this just makes VF-20. It is possible for it to grade VF without a complete liberty. I have seen a few half dollars that were certified as VF-30 and 35 where the E was very weak or missing all together. Here is an example from Heritage's auction archives: http://coins.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleN...3&lotNo=3635
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