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United States
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I've tried to improve my picture taking technique on 'ol Abe here...opinions on grade/value welcomed, thanks! (there seems to be some dirt or gunk around 3 or 4 o'clock near the edge above the date...should I clean this, and if so how?   |
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United States
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I would grade it F-12
The authenticity is definitely questionable. It looks like one of the Wheat Ears on the right wheat is going to fall right off like it was glued on. It would be great if you could post a photo of the edge directly under the mint mark area?
Also the wear appears very uneven, but maybe it's just the photo.
I wouldn't clean it, but I would soak it in Acetone to see if crud comes off and if that doesn't work then you can try Isopropyl Alcohol. I have used both on my coins with great results, but it is always good to keep the coins away from light to avoid the development of Verdigris.
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Rest in Peace
United States
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There is no question about authenticity on this coin . It's 100% genuine . F-12 ,and yes give it a soak in acetone , may or may not improve your wheatie .  |
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Canada
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Those wheat ears are holding me back from a 12 so VG10
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Sprit grade VF/VG for net Fine, but concerned that ED might detail it.
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United States
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The authenticity is definitely questionable The authenticity is unquestionable - this coin is a 100% real. F-12. Soak it in acetone to see if it improves. |
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 United States
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Thanks for all the input. Coins I didn't glue anything;) T-Bop I don't have acetone but might try rubbing alcohol as shilling suggested. Good luck to your Texans this year, pretty cool for me to think the Red Sox won the World Series the year this coin was minted, maybe in time to be used for a Fenway Frank!? Coinfrog, when you say split grade, does that mean the obverse is given VF, and reverse VG? So total coin is net Fine? Also, I had to look up ED (environmental damage?) When you say this might detail it what does "Detail" mean? Sorry, I love learning all about this properly for once though!
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should I clean this, and if so how? Do not clean it! I would leave it as is. What I see on the obverse is not corrosion, that's just dirt and grease. It already appears to have been exposed to something during circulation. Some coins are best left alone! Lincoln Cent Lover!VERDI-CARE™ INVENTOR https://verdi.care/
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Coinfrog, when you say split grade, does that mean the obverse is given VF, and reverse VG? So total coin is net Fine? Yes, since the obverse looks VF and the reverse VG, the net grade is Fine. In my opinion, F-12. Quote:
Also, I had to look up ED (environmental damage?) When you say this might detail it what does "Detail" mean? This means that the coin could receive a details grade from the environmental damage - for example Fine details, Environmental Damage. I would buy some 100% acetone (NOT nail polish remover) and soak it in the acetone. Is there an area just northeast of the date that is green in color? If so, Verdi-Care should help remove it. Quote:
Sorry, I love learning all about this properly for once though! No need to be sorry for asking questions. We are happy to help.  |
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United States
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For all the years that penny has been around circulated it still has the rims fairly intact. Also note there appears to be a " Cud" on the right wheat or maybe that is what it looks like in the picture? Edited by FrankenCoin
04/09/2018 05:21 am
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T-Bop I don't have acetone but might try rubbing alcohol as I think alcohol would leave a residue on coins and also will take longer to dry than Acetone .  |
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United States
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Franken, here is a close up of the right wheat. I ended up leaving the coin as is for now. Thanks guys!  |
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United States
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I think something showed up in the other pic but must have just been a weird angle. At the very least maybe this helps show the wheat better for grading until I get a better camera.
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United States
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@bakeshady: Quote:Also note there appears to be a " Cud" on the right wheat or maybe that is what it looks like in the picture? Yes pictures some times do that. It did look kind-ah like a Cud in a way but it is not there on the new picture. It is all about lighting and shading and some more I guess. Edited by FrankenCoin
04/10/2018 02:37 am
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