Question Concerning 1923 S Monroe Doctrine Commemorative

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spring423 Valued Member United States 240 Posts	Posted 03/18/2012 5:45 pm Hi Folks Have a question (s) concerning a 1923s Monroe Doctrine commemorative. I am thinking about purchasing this commemorative from someone I know. My question (s) are what condition do you think it is in an what the value maybe on it. The photo's show what looks like wear on the obverse and reverse of the commemorative is actually the reflection of the camera. Any opinions would be appreciated. Thanks Report this Post to the Staff

biggfredd Rest in Peace United States 9104 Posts	Posted 03/18/2012 8:27 pm looks polished, but I'm hardly a commem expert. Report this Post to the Staff
muddler Pillar of the Community United States 7193 Posts	Posted 03/18/2012 8:48 pm Defiantly a polished circulated coin. I would go for one with a more natural look. Report this Post to the Staff
nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15446 Posts	Posted 03/18/2012 9:28 pm I suggest you pass on this one ... the coins surfaces do not seem original to me ... tend to agree with the statements above that this coin has been altered/polished/cleaned ... etc. This is a common coin to find in the lovely USA silver classic commemorative series ... hold out for a no harm original. Hoping that you stick around in our small family and show some nice coins. David Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Report this Post to the Staff
cc99999 Pillar of the Community United States 1302 Posts	Posted 03/19/2012 8:33 pm I concur, AU and cleaned. However, I will also point out that it has an underrated reverse. Report this Post to the Staff
spring423 Valued Member United States 240 Posts	Posted 03/20/2012 07:13 am Thanks for the opinions. By cleaned I take it you are referring that it has been dipped. Not trying to start any arguments but wouldn't that remove what they call frost from the commemorative which is still present on most of the commemorative except on the bust on the obverse. I Don't see any hairline scratches or anything like that. Report this Post to the Staff
cc99999 Pillar of the Community United States 1302 Posts	Posted 03/20/2012 09:00 am it could be a matter of the photo. If you are saying it is not cleaned- and you have the coin in hand- then that accounts for a little more than someone's opinion looking at a photo. that said, some of the guys who thought it was cleaned are very experienced with this coin. In my experience, this particular commemorative tends to look, well... kind of ugly. If you found one that is clean of problems and not dingy from ugly toning... then good job. Report this Post to the Staff
spring423 Valued Member United States 240 Posts	Posted 03/20/2012 11:04 am Just trying to learn. It was in a 2x2 flip which may account for the wear on the bust. I compared this one to some on ebay and see some that have hairline scratches (which I assume to be from cleaning) and dings.This one does not have any scratches or dings that I can see, I am not saying it wasn't cleaned or altered in someway it just doesn't appear that way to me that's all maybe I am wrong. Report this Post to the Staff
biggfredd Rest in Peace United States 9104 Posts	Posted 03/20/2012 2:13 pm more like polished. Report this Post to the Staff
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