Does this half dollar look like it may have been cleaned?
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Who would clean a valuable mint error like that?
Looks 100-% original to me
If you look closely you will see hair lines from a gentle cleaning.
Aged and darkened patina in the recesses give way to high point wear, with possible a light cleaning which doesn't detract from the deep scratched patterns and bullet holes. For the specialist.
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Not on the surface, but I do detect something going on in the hole.
bob
No, looks good to me. I think the damage is counterfeit, though.
It's a rare "error"!
Possibly.... they cleaned certain spots so much that there are holes in the coin!
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Those aren't holes. They are windows.
Yes, but I'd call it market acceptable.
Just imagine where that coin has been!
Well, maybe not.
Someone wanted to work on a forum LOL badge I think.
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The auction description:
"A couple of slight blemishes that help to identify this offering from others. Must tilt the coin under a bright light to see any issues or light cleaning. Otherwise, well struck with ancient wear for a smooth and appealing look that is seldom seen within this series. Rare date and even more rarely offered. May be some time before another comes along with a full strike.
It appears someone had severe anger issues... Hope they got treatment...
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I'm not an expert, but I dont think it will straight grade or cac!
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Just like where the stellas were reputed to have been?
Somewhere in some gawd forsaken refuse pile in California?
Looks okay to me.
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Nope, they were apparently worn by madams who ran brothel houses that congress people visited. The stellas were worn as necklaces.
Might CAC?
Far worse....it's been killed. My condolences.
Is that a doubled die at obverse 1 o’clock or machine- gun doubling?
Most all coins that old have been cleaned at some point. I would say that it has been cleaned and maybe even a light wipe. But it has retoned nicely and is now market acceptable.