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Lacks pop. I'll say AU-58.
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Blastenpene4, that's a beautiful deuce! Can't really tell from the pics what's happening at 7KR.
I wonder if acetone or VerdiCare would help with the discoloration in the date and rim at 5KO?
Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures
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I may try it, Hondo, but I'm kind of inclined to leave it alone. Couldn't really capture the remaining luster, but it's there. Fields are really nice - almost no tics at all. Small die break angles down from the 5 and back up to arrow end. I wish I felt this good about all my buys, even though I stood tall on this one.
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Think about it this way, Blastenpene4. By how many McDonald's lunches did you overpay? 1 or 2? You have a fine coin that you like, and that's what counts.
Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures
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If someone tells you that $90 for this coin is expensive, don't listen to them. You are a collector, not a dealer. The coin is beautiful. I wouldn't clean it, don't try to remove anything if you don't have enough experience. Will you evaluate the coin in TPG or not ? |
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I doubt it, Slerk. Retail at AU58 is around $105. Just wouldn't make sense to spend $40 slabbing it. Even if it made it to MS60, that retail is only about $125. Very common date for 2 cent. I just liked the look of it, though, and I'm partial to Civil War issues. So much better than some really bad examples that folks wanted big money for.
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I recommend some Verdi and some after pics. John1  |
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I remember you posting this earlier and knew it had an original skin to it. I liked it and am glad it worked out for you.
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Thanks, cointagous. I'm really torn about messing with it in any fashion. To Verdi-care or not to Verdi-care, that is the question...
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I have not used Verdi-care, but having seen coins treated with it, would give it a try. Try one of those dark spots near the denticles as a test spot.
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i'd be inclined to verdicare it. it may remove what appears to be a smudges on the surfaces
AU58.his is one i'd like to see in hand. I think $90 is ok for this piece. I like it and bet it looks better in hand
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Verdi-Care may just help it, won't hurt it, just don't rub it or wipe it be gentle with a rolling motion using a Q-tip type of tool for application. I'd hit it with an acetone bath first though there is a little green goop on the recesses on the reverse, it will knock out any PVC and not harm the coin - swish around and leave to dry on a towel. Love the reverse rim Cuds I had missed that the first time I looked at it. Only thing I'm not happy with is the minor rim bumps visible on the reverse @ 1K & 6K as I said before, they are very minor so not a big deal at all. "Buy the Book Before You Buy the Coin" - Aaron R. Feldman - "And read it" - Me 2013! ANA Life Member #3288 in good standing since 1981, ANS, Early American Coppers Member (EAC), Colonial Coin Collectors Club member (C4), Conder Token Collector Club member (CTCC), Civil War Token Society (CWTS) member, Liberty Seated Collectors Club (LSCC) & Numismatic Bibliomania Society member (NBS), USMex, Member in good standing, 2¢ variety collector. See my want page: http://goccf.com/t/140440Edited by westcoin
07/15/2023 2:37 pm
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Nice looking coin.
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Well, I decided to roll the dice with PCGS. Just got the grade - headscratcher. Unc Details/Cleaned.  Edited by Blastenpene4
05/30/2024 07:27 am
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well thats poopy...i'd rather have it come back AU58 straight but it is what it is
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Posted 07/14/2023 8:11 pm
