Grading For 1856 Half Cent And Question About Dark Toning

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cipster Pillar of the Community United States 2362 Posts	Posted 03/26/2012 5:48 pm Here's my latest purchase and I'd appreciate some help with the grade. The coin has some dark areas on the obverse. Do these detract from the grade? Is it possible that the entire obverse of the coin was very dark and some areas were cleaned? (I hope not). Thanks in advance for your assistance. Member ANA and EAC "You got to lose to know how to win". Dream On by Aerosmith Report this Post to the Staff

oih82w8 Pillar of the Community United States 7840 Posts	Posted 03/26/2012 6:47 pm I am thinking that this coin has been "wiped" recently to remove the dark "stuff" off of the obverse. Cleaned? I don't think so. Could be a candidate for an Acetone bath. Other more experienced members are sure to chime in. I would grade it as an XF40. Would look nice in my 7070! Edited by oih82w8 03/26/2012 6:51 pm Report this Post to the Staff
vermontensium Moderator United States 16679 Posts	Posted 03/26/2012 7:14 pm If it has been wiped at one time, it retains nice eye appeal. That will look nice in your album! XF40 swcoin.ecrater.com Report this Post to the Staff
cipster Pillar of the Community United States 2362 Posts	Posted 03/27/2012 4:41 pm Thanks for the feedback - much appreciated! Member ANA and EAC "You got to lose to know how to win". Dream On by Aerosmith Report this Post to the Staff
Indian1 Pillar of the Community United States 3640 Posts	Posted 03/27/2012 5:27 pm Looks pretty well struck. Rubbed some but not harshly. Cannot go with EF though. Sorry. 30 imo. might get a 35 on a good day. Report this Post to the Staff
westcoin Pillar of the Community United States 9792 Posts	Posted 03/28/2012 05:18 am VF35 I agree with an acetone bath on this coin too, couldn't hurt and just might help somewhat, but I think the darker areas are still going to show through, just not as bad. "Buy the Book Before You Buy the Coin" - Aaron R. Feldman - "And read it" - Me 2013! ANA Life Member #3288 in good standing since 1981, ANS, Early American Coppers Member (EAC), Colonial Coin Collectors Club member (C4), Conder Token Collector Club member (CTCC), Civil War Token Society (CWTS) member, Liberty Seated Collectors Club (LSCC) & Numismatic Bibliomania Society member (NBS), USMex, Member in good standing, 2¢ variety collector. See my want page: http://goccf.com/t/140440 Report this Post to the Staff
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