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1866 Shield Nickel W/Rays

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Grade & do you think its original surfaces or cleaned



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Could go 40 or 45. Nickel is so susceptible to corrosion that it would be rare to have this level of circulation and still maintain this look. I see no pitting, and only a single spot. If you see ANY luster hiding in devices it probably hasn't been cleaned, but I'm seeing no hint of luster.
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Looks xf40
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Agree at least 40, and very original. I'd like to treat that single spot with Verdi-Care - it looks kinda nasty.
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I'm not seeing any remaining luster on either side. I was at XF45 due to the strength of the rays. the top of the shield are often weak as seen here but the tops of the leaves have most of their veins visible and strong. the reverse from 4 to 7 o'clock is definitely from a weak strike

coinfrog...i'll try a spot cleaning with verdicare on that spot and see what it does. thanks. I wouldnt have thought of that
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You should only have to Q-tip spot the verdicare on that single area. Even though it's not harmful I'd use the least that you need.
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Cleaned XF, nice MAD though.
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Yep, I think it's details too. XF details MAD.
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EF-40.
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