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I would say that this cent has strong VF details; easily VF-20, probably VF-30. You are right that the environmental damage does significantly reduce the value, but you have unearthed a neat little piece of history!
I would say that this cent has strong VF details; easily VF-20, probably VF-30. You are right that the environmental damage does significantly reduce the value, but you have unearthed a neat little piece of history!





















