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Posted 08/29/2007 4:11 pm
Hi Beckie,
Your coin would probably grade Fine-12 for details, or maybe a bit better. However, it has suffered a harsh cleaning which has destroyed most of its collector value. I would recommend that you not purchase any more coins like this!
Your nickel has an unnatural bright shine which is obviously out of place on a circulated coin. It also has many fine, swirly scratches over the whole surface. These scratches are called hairlines and they are the typical sign of a harsh cleaning. For comparison, here is a 1919-D nickel graded AU-50 by third-party grading company ICG. It has an original greyish color which is pretty typical for buffalos. Note that this coin is hairline-free.
It is important that collectors be able to identify coins that have been cleaned. It's OK to include cleaned coins in your collection, but you need to recognize the cleaning, before you buy it! Cleaned coins should cost much less than coins with original surfaces.
Good luck with your collection. I hope you track down some nicer coins, and please post them if you do!
Your coin would probably grade Fine-12 for details, or maybe a bit better. However, it has suffered a harsh cleaning which has destroyed most of its collector value. I would recommend that you not purchase any more coins like this!
Your nickel has an unnatural bright shine which is obviously out of place on a circulated coin. It also has many fine, swirly scratches over the whole surface. These scratches are called hairlines and they are the typical sign of a harsh cleaning. For comparison, here is a 1919-D nickel graded AU-50 by third-party grading company ICG. It has an original greyish color which is pretty typical for buffalos. Note that this coin is hairline-free.
It is important that collectors be able to identify coins that have been cleaned. It's OK to include cleaned coins in your collection, but you need to recognize the cleaning, before you buy it! Cleaned coins should cost much less than coins with original surfaces.
Good luck with your collection. I hope you track down some nicer coins, and please post them if you do!
Edited by Jaobler
08/29/2007 4:12 pm
08/29/2007 4:12 pm
