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CuprousCoin Valued Member United States 226 Posts	Posted 04/20/2008 10:28 am Although weakly struck, I have always liked coins dated in the 1850's and the 1860's. I felt it was a bargin for $45 about 3 years ago. Let me know what you think. Report this Post to the Staff

Prethen Pillar of the Community United States 3234 Posts	Posted 04/20/2008 11:05 am As far as a straight grade, it looks like an XF+. However, the parallel scratches emanating from around the star makes it apparent that the coin was mishandled and/or cleaned (unless those are die polish lines which I doubt). Report this Post to the Staff
hunter20ga Pillar of the Community United States 1173 Posts	Posted 04/20/2008 3:51 pm I feel this coin nets VF because of what appears to be harsh cleaning. I do like the 3CS's and am always on the lookout for nice examples. They are small...and not easy to grade without magnification and very good light. I've sometimes been disappointed to get home from a show only to find that the 3CS I bought had flaws that just weren't visible in the less-than-adequate lighting one usually has to deal with at shows. Report this Post to the Staff
Jaobler Pillar of the Community United States 6385 Posts	Posted 04/21/2008 3:37 pm I think Prethen is on the right track here. The shield is strongly detailed with almost no wear. There appears to be a hint of luster persisting in a few areas. I agree that the hairlines indicate the coin suffered an abrasive cleaning attempt. The extra-mushy peripheral details provide a really good example of the strike weakness often seen on Type 2 three-cent silver pieces. EF-45 details, cleaned. Report this Post to the Staff
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