What's This Stuff On My 1855 Braided Hair Liberty Large Cent?

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sickpuppy78501 Pillar of the Community United States 599 Posts	Posted 10/01/2023 7:08 pm There's some whitish-greenish substance along the profile. It's also in the lettering and around some of the stars. It's not on the reverse. Is it natural or man-made? Report this Post to the Staff

Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 10/01/2023 7:37 pm Sharper pics, please. Report this Post to the Staff
sickpuppy78501 Pillar of the Community United States 599 Posts	Posted 10/01/2023 8:05 pm I hope this image is sharp enough. Report this Post to the Staff
mrwhatisit Pillar of the Community United States 2953 Posts	Posted 10/01/2023 8:25 pm I very much suspect this is a little bit of the copper reacting with a little bit of moisture from a bygone era after this coin was minted and left this film of material behind... As to grade, I estimate from the photos an XF-45ish to my eyes , but that white stuff is not heavy or bad enough to details this coin. Report this Post to the Staff
sickpuppy78501 Pillar of the Community United States 599 Posts	Posted 10/01/2023 8:45 pm Thanks for the reply. I figured it was post-mint. I was afraid it might be residue from a cleaning agent. Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 73688 Posts	Posted 10/01/2023 11:03 pm You could try using Verdi-Care to see if it helps in removing it. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 94786 Posts	Posted 10/03/2023 9:32 pm verdi-care or just plain 'ole acetone may help it out. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
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