What Is Up With This "choice Unc" 1888 Indian Head Cent / IHC On Ebay?

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DVCollector Bedrock of the Community United States 10045 Posts	Posted 02/20/2014 3:37 pm Actually, I know what's going on--but I'm still surprised by the "grade". It's all in the details: Report this Post to the Staff

denco7 Pillar of the Community United States 2543 Posts	Posted 02/20/2014 3:55 pm Never been circulated, my great great grandfather has kept it in a bottle of HCL since 1888 to preserve it. Report this Post to the Staff
kookoox10 Pillar of the Community United States 1054 Posts	Posted 02/20/2014 4:10 pm Looks like some sort of corrosion. But I wouldn't be surprised if it was a coating of something, paint, varnish or clear coat. Report this Post to the Staff
DVCollector Bedrock of the Community United States 10045 Posts	Posted 02/20/2014 4:14 pm My suspicion is paint, because it's been worn off on some high points. Report this Post to the Staff
ASLAN TVorlon Pillar of the Community United States 1234 Posts	Posted 02/20/2014 4:30 pm My guess is it was hermetically sealed in a #2 mayonnaise jar on Funk and Wagnall's porch since noon, 1888 Report this Post to the Staff
Paul Bulgerin Pillar of the Community United States 3098 Posts	Posted 02/20/2014 5:31 pm I'd agree with paint or perhaps some gilding or some sort. I've seen large cents that were coated with something that left them silver in color. Whatever it was would not come off. Paul Bulgerin Report this Post to the Staff
mkman123 Pillar of the Community United States 3184 Posts	Posted 02/20/2014 10:06 pm wow, he might as well just say finest ever known! :D Report this Post to the Staff
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What Is Up With This "Choice Unc" 1888 IHC On Ebay?