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New Member
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This is another of the skeptical coins that is red and possibly cleaned. And if it has been cleaned, what kind of grading as far as details?   |
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
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Larger image, please!
Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures
Edited by HondoB
09/18/2023 10:13 pm
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New Member
 United States
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I will try tomorrow when I get 2 more photos through pixir optimizer.
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New Member
United States
41 Posts |
Let's try again, 3rd time is the charm.   |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Can't tell much from these images. You could probably get better shots if you take the coin out of the 2X2.
Looks like there might be a touch of wear on the high points. The color seems too good to be true, especially since there is no visible luster. My call based on what I can see is AU detail, cleaned and recolored.
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New Member
United States
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I'll take out tomorrow and retake of photos. It's waaaay past my bed time.
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
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if you are using a phone try this
1. if coin is in holder, remove coin from holder if possible
2. turn off flash
3. place coin on flat surface with indirect natural light. maybe a window sill in a cloudy day. Use a black or white background to avoid any reflective color
4. move phone about 3in from coin
5. zoom in using your fingers until the coin comes into focus and fills the cameras view finder. if your phone has a portrait selection use that and then press and hold on the coin in the view finder to AF lock it
6. hold phone steady. if you can't then place something on either side of the coin (like books) at that distance and lay phone between them. this will hold it steady and allow you to zoom and take the photo without any blurring
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Stcanding by.  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Unc details, cleaned, reverse damage
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Yes, that color would seem unlikely given the wear that's visible. If the pics are faithful, I see a lot more than "a touch" of wear, especially on the obverse.
The obverse (shield side -- many people get confused with these coins) strike is pretty unusual. It's not a likely counterfeit target, but you nonetheless might consider weighing the coin.
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New Member
United States
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Here are the pics from outside of flip. Sorry for the late response time, hunting season preparations kept me busy. Hunting season will also keep my busy until I fill all my tags.   |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Agree with UNC details, false color. Likely acid dipped.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Au details
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Bedrock of the Community
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AU Details is my vote.
Errers and Varietys.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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way too much light/glare to determine originality of surfaces. AU most likely details
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Posted 09/18/2023 10:51 pm
