New Brunswick 1864 E Over F

With copper it's often about the colour rather than hairlines (though you can find both of course. There's a certain 'salmon' colour that's a dead giveaway with cleaned coins...even if it's only on part of the coin. It's hard to tell from that particular picture. There looks to be an intact 'halo' effect on the obverse which might mean that it's not cleaned. On the other hand, PCGS's reputation is that they are particularly good with copper. Doesn't mean they never make mistakes but they mostly know what to look for.

The E over F is a rare coin (I would say under-valued) so, as long as it's not hideous, it might not matter so much if it's been messed around with.

Thank you both for your comments. I agree that this variety is hard to find (especially in higher grades) and I am pleased with this coin even if it is cleaned. PCGS has graded this coin AU-details.

Am very surprised that PCGS is recognizing this variety.
may of us have been chasing it.
And, contrary to you guys grades, mine would be at the most VF 30
there is a lot of wear on the obv.
but, would be happy to be wrong.
Perhaps the op would post the PCGS #?or the slab?

SPP, I am a bit slow understandung here.
are u saying that your link does show the OP's coin?
Or is it just one of the top EF's u wished to show?
If so, what happened to the fingerprints... MS64 full of prints?
Just asking..

Look at the colour of the open fields versus what you see protected in and around the legends. This coin was cleaned and retoned some time ago. Still, it's a desirable variety in that condition.