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FreeLand New Member United States 11 Posts	Posted 03/13/2010 4:04 pm I'm new to "serious" coin collecting and have no experience grading coins. I've been doing an inventory of my father's collection, which consists mainly of well-used coins. But I came across an 1856 Large Cent that is quite nice. Using the 2010 Red Book's criteria and looking at the examples on the Photograde iPhone app, I'm thinking this coin would grade somewhere between XF and AU. I'd appreciate the opinions of more experienced and knowledgeable eyes. Thanks! Report this Post to the Staff

coinguybrian Rest in Peace United States 5375 Posts	Posted 03/13/2010 4:06 pm I would say you are right on. excellent detail but doesn't seem to have much luster. XF+ to XF-45 in grade Report this Post to the Staff
JimR Pillar of the Community United States 1490 Posts	Posted 03/13/2010 4:58 pm The lack of luster suggests an XF coin. You have a real nice Large Cent there Report this Post to the Staff
nlp coins Pillar of the Community United States 2373 Posts	Posted 03/13/2010 4:59 pm That's probably the nicest one I've seen without lustre. Great detail on the coin and a keeper. nlp Report this Post to the Staff
vermontensium Moderator United States 16679 Posts	Posted 03/13/2010 5:06 pm XF45 was my first instinct, but after looking at it a second time, I will say AU50. Nice coin and nice pics! BTW, Welcome to the CCF! swcoin.ecrater.com Report this Post to the Staff
rustyboy Valued Member United States 278 Posts	Posted 03/13/2010 5:13 pm XF+. So much detail, only slight wear on "Liberty." Great coin. Report this Post to the Staff
FreeLand New Member United States 11 Posts	Posted 03/13/2010 7:41 pm Thanks for all the feedback. I'm pleased that I was "in the ballpark" with my opinion/guess of the coin's grade. There a noticeable amount of dirt on the reverse side around the lettering. (Particularly around the T & A of STATES.) Do I just leave it exactly as is? Or can I do something to remove it without reducing the value/grade of the coin? Thanks! Report this Post to the Staff
johnny54321 Rest in Peace United States 4849 Posts	Posted 03/13/2010 8:03 pm I would leave it as it is. There is no benefit to removing something from a coin unless it is verdigris, PVC, or something that seriously inhibits eye appeal. Leaving the dirt where it is will appeal to more collectors if you sell it, since it attests to originality. Report this Post to the Staff
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