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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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I saw this 1913-S Barber Half on ebay in a PCGS slab with a cleaned designation. I'm still trying to learn the fine art of being able to determine if a coin has been cleaned. What do you see in this coin that says it has been cleaned? I'd appreciate hearing what people have to say. Thanks in advance. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1913-S-Barb...em210113bbe6Paul Bulgerin
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Valued Member
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Probably lots and lots of small scratches.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
5828 Posts |
Hairline scrathes on the coin, and I'm guessing its more noticeable then the seller wants it to be because of the small pics
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Valued Member
United States
403 Posts |
I would bet there are hairlines on the cheek, as if the coin was wiped with a microfiber cloth or terrycloth.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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 Yes, lack of blow-up option suggests seller doesn't want to give a close look at the surfaces. |
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Rest in Peace
United States
18456 Posts |
Paul , I cannot see a strong reason why PCGS says it's cleaned. perhaps a one second dip . but in my opinion , nothing is screaming cleaned on this coin.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
1747 Posts |
without larger images you cant see the possible scratches, it is definitely not heavily cleaned as there is little to no halo effect around the legends.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1788 Posts |
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It has a few faint hairlines from a very light wipe That was quoted straight from the sellers description |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1295 Posts |
The cleaning is most likely more evident in person than it is in the provided photos.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
6394 Posts |
The mentioned hairlines are almost invisible in the photos but the photos are nevertheless of high quality in my opinion. The color suggests that the coin was possibly dipped white at some point and has since retoned somewhat. Luster still looks very strong. If the potential buyer were so inclined, this coin might make it into a problem-free slab if cracked out and re-submitted. The evidence of cleaning seems pretty weak.
I've purchased several coins from this seller and consider him to be honest and ethical. I see nothing deceptive about this listing.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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It's a great coin and appears to have very light hairlines. TPG can't over look that when grading so the buyer of this coin will still get a nice piece. Great for break out and housing in a 7070. |
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