1825 Half Cent Grade

See nothing indicating otherwise, genuine XF. Obverse may net it down to high VF

Nice original looking VF-35.

I'll say VF-30, surfaces do not look natural.

I would not VC it, only Acetone for a few days

a second closer look at the surfaces makes me think the coin has already been cleaned. I can't see any signs it was harshly cleaned in a any way other than maybe a spot sitting right above the breast.

i think everyone would be surprised what verdicare would do for this. try the acetone first. you may have have to do an overnight soak on it. repost after so we can see how much, if any, was actual organic matter and then determine if verdicare would help

If pics are accurate, then surface color still looks unnatural.

Surface coloring still does not look natural.

i can see the difference. I would do another round of acetone on her but this helped. I think it removed most of the organic matter but I think there is still a little hanging around.

your side by side photos are showing surfaces that look like it was cleaned but not harshly. most of what we see now is surface staining. to verdicare it or not if the question. you never know what you are going to get. I think it would remove some of the staining and imbedded organic matter not removed but who know what it will enhance. I am seeing some corrosion around the stars, especially star 1-7. verdicare would enhance that. so its almost always a crap shoot.

heres the bottom line to think about. the coin will most likely detail if it was sent in like this. verdicare is not going to change that. the only thing it would do is possible clean up any remaining organics, some of the staining and protect the surfaces from any further damage, i'd like to see badthad's comment on it but he hasnt chimed in on the thread.