Having Trouble On This 1878-CC Quarter

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coinguybrian Rest in Peace United States 5375 Posts	Posted 05/29/2009 3:13 pm The real patina on the obverse is a bit darker and the 'spot' to the right of the head seems to be a little bit of 'dark red' junk. Also, the darkest areas of the patina seem to be more 'substanc-y' than the rest of the patina. Is this normal and accepted for darker toned coins and am I overreacting? Or does the coin have environmental damage.... I will send it back if it does, but on first glance, it looks fine. I'm not too familiar with the term 'environmental damage' but this at least was enough to raise my eyebrows. If it's problem free I got a great deal, but I have to pay for this layaway...so even if I got what I paid for (which I did if it has problems) I'd rather send it back, lol. Anyway, some advice please? Edited by coinguybrian 05/29/2009 3:14 pm Report this Post to the Staff

echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 05/29/2009 5:11 pm It's a bit difficult to say because of the dark color, but from what I can make out the details look to be EF-40. Report this Post to the Staff
coinguybrian Rest in Peace United States 5375 Posts	Posted 05/29/2009 5:12 pm I pegged it at EF-40 as well. I'm just looking for a more detailed description of what constitutes 'environmental damage' and some experiences with it, as well as much 'darker' toned coins. Edited by coinguybrian 05/29/2009 5:12 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Jaobler Pillar of the Community United States 6381 Posts	Posted 05/29/2009 5:58 pm Looks like it was photographed through the 2X2 plastic which doesn't help, but the surfaces appear micro-porous in these images. I suspect it has light corrosion from some kind of environmental exposure and therefore should be valued lower than a no-problem example. In terms of wear it does look like an EF-40. If you decide to go for it please post some new pictures after you get it; maybe it looks better in-hand. Report this Post to the Staff
coinguybrian Rest in Peace United States 5375 Posts	Posted 05/29/2009 6:14 pm Yeah its definitely not micro-porous, just...dark. I'll try to get some bigger pictures. Report this Post to the Staff
coinguybrian Rest in Peace United States 5375 Posts	Posted 05/30/2009 02:32 am Eh, I think I'll send it back. $125 is a bit too much for a coin I'm uneasy about. It doesn't look that bad, it just feels like something isn't quite right. Report this Post to the Staff
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