1858 Canada Large Cent Condition? - Coin Community Forum

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sabotai New Member United States 13 Posts	Posted 07/28/2016 7:53 pm Hello! I found this 1858 Canadian 1 cent in my collection of world coins and I wanted to get your enlightened opinions on the condition. I know this is a good year, so I was happy to find it. Also, does the verdigris kill the value? I know one forum member had luck (carefully) cleaning an 1891 cent by boiling it with water, vinegar and salt, followed by a very light brushing with a very soft toothbrush. I'm pretty sure I would screw it up, but I might willing to first give it a try on some lower value coins if the verdigris is killing the value (and the coin itself). Thank you for your thoughts! Report this Post to the Staff

sabotai New Member United States 13 Posts	Posted 07/28/2016 7:56 pm Oops, I accidentally posted this to the wrong section! Can someone move it to the Canadian grading category? Report this Post to the Staff
oriole Pillar of the Community Canada 5255 Posts	Posted 07/28/2016 8:05 pm In terms of wear, perhaps a VF, maybe more. the hair has quite a lot of detail. Of course a grading company would give it a details grade. I would certainly not try to remove the verdigris on this, although I admit I am curious as to the effect the process would have. We need to remember that the verdigris contains copper-meaning that the surface has already been damaged to some extent. Report this Post to the Staff
SHAFTA9a Bedrock of the Community Canada 10743 Posts	Posted 07/29/2016 06:33 am It could use a Acetone bath, not a bad key date, EF details Report this Post to the Staff
dzhuang Valued Member Canada 53 Posts	Posted 07/29/2016 09:00 am VF-30 Report this Post to the Staff
MarcusCoins Valued Member Canada 80 Posts	Posted 07/29/2016 10:58 am Very nice details in the braid around the ear: Ef-40 Too bad for the verdigris; be careful if you try and remove it Report this Post to the Staff
Wade Pillar of the Community Canada 2784 Posts	Posted 07/29/2016 6:15 pm Google verdicare or verdigone. Good stuff. Report this Post to the Staff
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