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1858 Seated Half: Still Cleaned, But Improved (?)

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When I bought this coin it was a bright piece covered with hairlines from an abrasive cleaning. Detail was AU-50-ish and it retained some cartwheel luster despite the obvious cleaning. I have since "encouraged" it to retone and I like the result. It is still a cleaned piece (and I would not represent it any other way) but eye appeal I think is significantly improved.

Thoughts?

Original appearance:

1858-Seated-Half:--Still-Cleaned,-But-Improved-?

1858-Seated-Half:--Still-Cleaned,-But-Improved-?


Post-toning:

1858-Seated-Half:--Still-Cleaned,-But-Improved-?

1858-Seated-Half:--Still-Cleaned,-But-Improved-?
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 Posted 04/08/2013  12:28 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add supgog to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
IMO, details are around XF45, and while there is a little improvement, I can't say I like it's look.
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If given a choice between the pre-toned coin and the post-toned coin, I would prefer the post-toned coin (if the price was right )

With that said, the toning bother me a bit. I can't put my finger on it, but it is a little off. For that reason, as a buyer, I would haggle with you.

Thanks for posting the pictures!
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