1854 Gold $1 Coin—would Like Expert Opinion Please

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Imag8r Valued Member United States 227 Posts	Posted 07/06/2018 3:35 pm Another of my dads coins—would like opinion on grading and poss value—thanks Report this Post to the Staff

Ploopy Pillar of the Community United States 1788 Posts	Posted 07/06/2018 4:14 pm This one is somewhere in the low AU range, looks like there are scratches near the date/bust, so imo it would grade AU details scratched, possibly wiped. AU details examples have sold online for $200-$250 usually. Report this Post to the Staff
moxking Rest in Peace United States 17900 Posts	Posted 07/06/2018 5:58 pm High EF, details, cleaned. I liked your $3 but this one isn't very attractive. Report this Post to the Staff
Onedollarbillnut Pillar of the Community United States 745 Posts	Posted 07/06/2018 6:29 pm It is the scarce type 2 gold dollar Tim Hughes Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 07/06/2018 7:29 pm Low AU details, lacks eye appeal. Report this Post to the Staff
Imag8r Valued Member United States 227 Posts	Posted 07/06/2018 10:16 pm Would you say this was cleaned? —it looks like some horizontal lines on it but cant tell Report this Post to the Staff
numismatic student Bedrock of the Community United States 11890 Posts	Posted 07/06/2018 10:41 pm yes, it looks wiped Report this Post to the Staff
Imag8r Valued Member United States 227 Posts	Posted 07/07/2018 08:24 am Got a question —on this coin and other gold coins I am told it was wiped: —does that mean cleaned? —if its AU and gold which is very delicate couldnt it just be from rubbing against cloth in pocket of pants as part of being circulated? —will it get graded when wiped or when cleaned by grading company—thanks Report this Post to the Staff
SilverDollar2017 Pillar of the Community United States 8715 Posts	Posted 07/07/2018 08:25 am AU-50 Details, cleaned Report this Post to the Staff
numismatic student Bedrock of the Community United States 11890 Posts	Posted 07/07/2018 08:43 am yes, wiping is one form of cleaning. dipping (in acid) and wire brushing are others. so called coin doctors are always looking to deceive folks into thinking that damage is normal wear. gold is soft so it is possible the placing a gold coin in a pocket may result in marks that resemble wiping. the lesson is don't place valuable coin in your pocket unless you are trying to wear it down on purpose. depending on the severity, a grading company may say it is cleaned or give it a grade deeming the wipe slight enough to be market acceptable. grading has a subjective component which sometimes results in experienced, reasonable graders to come to different conclusions. Report this Post to the Staff
IndianGoldEagle Bedrock of the Community United States 36746 Posts	Posted 07/08/2018 7:34 pm AU-50 details, cleaned Report this Post to the Staff
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