Bust Half Cleaned?

Thanks Susan, I would imagine that even a light cleaning does take away some value. How much should someone take into consideration as far as value. Or is it just what an individual thinks of a coin. I personally really like it, it does still have some luster left like you said. I would like a bust half in this condition just cannot pay the price of one in a ngc or pcgs holder. Can you give a opinion of grade from these pics? EF 40-45 maybe

I believe you've got it just about right, newdavid - a nice EF Bustie that's a little too bright for the wear. Having said that, I can easily imagine a circumstance which would end up with an original coin like this one, if it circulated heavily for a year or so and then went permanently into a collection/hoard.

If the grading job were mine, though, it'd be EF45 (lightly) Cleaned. Original Busties just don't tone like that.