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noahs-numismatics Pillar of the Community Canada 3167 Posts	Posted 02/19/2014 4:32 pm Okay, so I got this coin off of ebay, and I appears to have been doctored a bit to hide something. There are unnatural parallel lines on the top left quadrant of the coin. I have never had something like this before, so how does it affect the value. The coverup marks aren't visible in the listing picture, and there is no mention of it in the description. Should I return it? Thanks! Noah wasn't easy to capture it, but here are the pictures: Report this Post to the Staff

commems CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives United States 12263 Posts	Posted 02/19/2014 4:44 pm From the images, it appears likely that the coin was cleaned (and damaged) via a physical wiping of its surfaces (vs. dipping in a solution to remove toning). To many collectors, such a cleaned coin is undesirable and worth notably less than a "natural" coin. If you can, I would contact the seller and try to return it. If they balk, you could go through ebay's "Buyer Protection" service and indicate that the damage was not part of the coin's listing. Good luck! Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved. Report this Post to the Staff
denco7 Pillar of the Community United States 2543 Posts	Posted 02/19/2014 4:47 pm Looks like someone tried to clean a mark or a toning spot off. EDIT: I am not repeating, Commems just types faster than me Edited by denco7 02/19/2014 4:53 pm Report this Post to the Staff
noahs-numismatics Pillar of the Community Canada 3167 Posts	Posted 02/19/2014 4:54 pm Okay, thanks for your quick replies! Thats what I was thinking, just wanted to get the opinions of people who know what they're talking about. Will try to return it. Thanks! Noah Report this Post to the Staff
chasingtailbar Pillar of the Community 968 Posts	Posted 02/19/2014 7:18 pm Looks erasered. Report this Post to the Staff
nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15408 Posts	Posted 02/20/2014 6:36 pm Fully concur that the coin reverse has been harshly cleaned by means of a physical wipe ... This is a rather common USA commemorative example ... my suggestion is to return it to the seller and acquire an example with original surfaces. David Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Report this Post to the Staff
noahs-numismatics Pillar of the Community Canada 3167 Posts	Posted 02/21/2014 1:29 pm Okay, sent it back! Thanks everyone! Report this Post to the Staff
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