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billyb351 New Member United States 42 Posts	Posted 07/10/2008 9:37 pm Just picked this one up. Picture taken with a flash. Comments welcome. Report this Post to the Staff

Nelrak Pillar of the Community United States 974 Posts	Posted 07/10/2008 10:22 pm I'd say its overall XF as the obverse has more wear than the reverse. The wheat stalks look well defined. It almost looks like the cent has had an olive oil bath due to the sheen exhibited in your photos. Nice cent! Report this Post to the Staff
billyb351 New Member United States 42 Posts	Posted 07/10/2008 10:33 pm I think you're right about the olive oil bath, taking these pictures was the first time I took it out of the mylar flip and it definitely had a light film of something on it. Report this Post to the Staff
Nelrak Pillar of the Community United States 974 Posts	Posted 07/10/2008 10:58 pm If you soak it in pure acetone it will remove the olive oil. Here are my before and after pictures. Personally I like the "after the bath" results much better! Image Insert: Image Insert: Image Insert: Image Insert: Report this Post to the Staff
coinguybrian Rest in Peace United States 5375 Posts	Posted 07/10/2008 11:11 pm That wouldn't pass for artificial toning? Report this Post to the Staff
coinguybrian Rest in Peace United States 5375 Posts	Posted 07/10/2008 11:11 pm Nevermind, it's only a 1909 plain, so it wouldn't make TOO much difference, I still like the colors, Nelrak. Report this Post to the Staff
BadThad Bedrock of the Community United States 19930 Posts	Posted 07/10/2008 11:58 pm Another nice coin Billy! The 09S dies were generally sharp, so it definately shows some wear. The reverse is excellent, only the grains show the slightest wear. I'd dip this into some xylene personally to remove that oily sheen, that should give it a more natual color, because it almost looks recolored. I'd give it an EF45-AU50. Nelrak - I agree, looks like somebody must have put something on the coin to make it look red. The after coin is far superior and more natural looking.....beautiful coin. You should post that in the Lincoln lover's thread! Lincoln Cent Lover! VERDI-CARE™ INVENTOR https://verdi.care/ Report this Post to the Staff
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