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Pillar of the Community
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Bedrock of the Community
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If that's real...  Someone polished away its value.  |
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Valued Member
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Delightful eye appeal?
Thats a good one
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Pillar of the Community
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why would you buy a expensive coin like that raw? I sure wouldn't. Get a expensive coin like that in a slab to make sure its real.
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Ouch ... most likely genuine IMHO ... but trashed for collector value.
David
Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art |
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Pillar of the Community
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Pillar of the Community
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Oh well. One heck of a spread on that though.
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Pillar of the Community
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Should have buffed that forehead a little more. Looks a bit dull :(
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Bedrock of the Community
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Shame, was probably an XF -AU before they decided to polish it. What do you think for a net grade, VG or Fine? I'm thinking VG.
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Pillar of the Community
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Im new to this whole thing...Im assuming that fact that this was cleaned is very obvious....is it the hazyness on all the open flat spots? What else shows that it has been cleaned? The only dark spots are in the fine details? Would there be anything wrong with taking a alcohol wipe and cleaning off a coin before putting it in a 2x2? (to get off finger oils...etc)
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Pillar of the Community
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Color is all wrong for the grade and surfaces are too bright and shiny. Worn copper should be brown.
That said, the 55 double die is an iconic coin so the cleaning will not hurt it as much as a more common issue. Probably worth F15 type money.
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Bedrock of the Community
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Well ... that's today's depression pill
What a shame.
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Bedrock of the Community
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The color reminds me of using a chemical polish like Brasso. BU as-struck LMCs don't look that way.
And the struck surfaces are largely gone; details are rounded off from a heavy buffing.
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Bedrock of the Community
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Im assuming that fact that this was cleaned is very obvious....is it the haziness on all the open flat spots? Yes, the haziness is one sign but not the most obvious. Clean up some cents with Brasso- they will look just like this one so the real key is the unnaturally bright brassy color. The haze is more than likely caused by polishing compound that was not removed. A coin in that condition should have some luster remaining but the coin does nothing but shine. Shiny= polished and shine should not be mistaken for luster. |
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Bedrock of the Community
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It does have the die dot marker.  |
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Pillar of the Community
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Looks genuine ! I think he still can get a grand for it .
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I need one for my type set.
Posted 05/02/2011 6:17 pm
