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1847 Large Cent, Details PVC Damage?

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This is an 1847 Large Cent I got recently. The obverse looks really nice to me, but the reverse seems like it has that details grade look to it. I am not sure though, what do you guys think of the grade?

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The green stuff on the reverse might detail it. I have it at Fine details.
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F15 and maybe an acetone bath then? I have never tried acetone but it seems like something that could work here.
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I'm thinking the color is looking on the"pinkish" side - cleaned and retoning.
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VF20. I also agree that a dip in acetone may help and verdicare would definitely clean her up and protect the coin.
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A nice looking example. I agree, acetone and verdi-care may make her nicer.
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vf-20 looks about right. Verdicare should help.
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its worth having both acetone and verdicare on hand especially is you are going to purchase coppers
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its worth having both acetone and verdicare on hand especially is you are going to purchase coppers
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VF-20 straight grade, just some dirt in the protected areas.
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