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What do you experts think as far as a grade goes on my newest acquisition?   |
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The obverse is a little better than the reverse which looks to have a lot of wear. I'm going to say this would grade F-12 and might make F-15.
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Either way, it's been harshly cleaned - the lines are obvious, especially on the obverse. No better than F12, and a melt-value coin.
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Bedrock of the Community
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F-15 but its worth a bit more than melt since it is a 34-S
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Pillar of the Community
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lower grade F range 34s? value listed in Coins Magazine $30-40 range PEACE be with you!  Edited by atlashealth
03/22/2009 10:31 am
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I agree with F15 cleaned.
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F-15 but its worth a bit more than melt since it is a 34-S I apologize for that oversight - I saw a D at a quick glance. |
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I agree with the cleaning, although it is far less noticable in hand.
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I agree with the cleaning, although it is far less noticable in hand. That raises a point - cleaning of this type is rarely noticeable in-hand because it requires kinda specific lighting, or a digital camera. For that reason, there's a lot of cleaned coins I'd be perfectly happy to own. |
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I am trying to figure out how do you know about the cleaning?
If I have ever done anything, its to wash with mild soap and water. Just to make sure any hand print oils are off the coin.
I am a beginner with this. Super Dave you mentioned a "Either way, it's been harshly cleaned - the lines are obvious, especially on the obverse. No better than F12, and a melt-value coin."
What is the melt-value on this coin?
I have been looking at sites, what is the difference from a F-12 to a F-15. I can't find anything on that.
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What is the melt-value on this coin? $10.71 as of 1:30PM yesterday. It varies, of course, with the price of silver. Note that I hadn't factored in the date and mint; this one's a relative rarity and will carry value above melt even though it's cleaned. The difference between F12 and F15 is pretty much a judgment call, based on the relative "strength" of the coin compared to the classic "Fine" description for that specific issue. |
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Bedrock of the Community
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I am trying to figure out how do you know about the cleaning?
The fine lines covering the coin, predominantly on the obverse, are known as hairlines and are the #1 sign of a cleaning- they are essentially fine scratches from rubbing/wiping and that is why the value of the coin is reduced. |
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Your right, I can see them now.
Thx
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