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Steelers72 Pillar of the Community United States 1448 Posts	Posted 09/12/2015 12:07 pm Trying to complete my date set for capped bust halves. Capped busts are notorious for have being cleaned, but I dont mind owning a coin that has old cleaning that isn't too harsh. Which of these two would you go with based on grade and what would be the maximum price youd pay for it? The one that is has a brown patina is probably in a pvc-containing holder, so Id have to dunk that in acetone asap if that is the one I go with Edited by Steelers72 09/12/2015 12:08 pm Report this Post to the Staff

Steelers72 Pillar of the Community United States 1448 Posts	Posted 09/12/2015 4:12 pm I think the top is F12 and the bottom is VF cleaned. Would 120$ or less be good for either of the two? Report this Post to the Staff
noD Pillar of the Community United States 1584 Posts	Posted 09/12/2015 4:47 pm Coin #1-better images are needed. Coin #2- looks cleaned w/hairline scratches. Value? I don't know. Maybe another here knows. Report this Post to the Staff
ChildOfTheWheat Pillar of the Community United States 5828 Posts	Posted 09/12/2015 5:18 pm I honestly think the bottom one has better eye appeal, and that's the one (if I was buying the coin) I would go with. Provided it's at a reasonable price, of course... Report this Post to the Staff
Imthealphaomega Pillar of the Community United States 3210 Posts	Posted 09/12/2015 5:36 pm I'd buy the second one Report this Post to the Staff
paralyse Bedrock of the Community United States 12057 Posts	Posted 09/12/2015 9:01 pm The bottom looks to have been abrasively cleaned. It is a higher grade than the first, but to me the eye appeal of the first coin is superior and it will sell easier if you ever decide to upgrade in the future, always a consideration when building a set. Usually pvc damage is a greenish to blue color. Member ANA - EAC - TNA - SSDC - CCT #890 "Most of the things worth doing in the world had been declared impossible before they were done." -- Louis D. Brandeis Report this Post to the Staff
Steelers72 Pillar of the Community United States 1448 Posts	Posted 09/12/2015 9:48 pm Would $100 for the top and $120 for the bottom be a decent price? Report this Post to the Staff
paralyse Bedrock of the Community United States 12057 Posts	Posted 09/12/2015 9:55 pm No way. I'd put $70 on the first and I'd never buy the 2nd. They're not overdates, the punctuated date, or particularly scarce Overton varieties. Member ANA - EAC - TNA - SSDC - CCT #890 "Most of the things worth doing in the world had been declared impossible before they were done." -- Louis D. Brandeis Report this Post to the Staff
Steelers72 Pillar of the Community United States 1448 Posts	Posted 09/12/2015 10:12 pm Thanks. I guess Ill wait for others to pass up if the dealer doesn't take around 70-80 for the first. I appreciate the help! Report this Post to the Staff
paralyse Bedrock of the Community United States 12057 Posts	Posted 09/12/2015 10:17 pm Don't let that discourage you. If you can afford it, and like the coin, buy it. On the other hand, if you're on the fence or don't really like the coin, wait for a better deal. Member ANA - EAC - TNA - SSDC - CCT #890 "Most of the things worth doing in the world had been declared impossible before they were done." -- Louis D. Brandeis Report this Post to the Staff
Joe2007 Pillar of the Community United States 3843 Posts	Posted 09/12/2015 10:26 pm Is it just me or does anyone else see graffiti on the obverse of coin #1. Report this Post to the Staff
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