Does this 3 cent nickel look cleaned to you guys?

Russ

This just doesn't look right to me. What do you experienced guys think?

Russ, NCNE

MICHAELDIXON

Russ,
Is has NOT been cleaned! It has been harshly SCRUBBED!

Russ

That's what I love about this place. It's hard to make a buying mistake with all the expertise here. Thanks!

Russ, NCNE

MastaHanky

To tell you the truth, I don't think the picture is good enough to tell if it has been cleaned or not. However, the colors in the picture don't look right to me. I'd hold off for a better one. The 1865 is as common as dirt. I believe my local dealer currently has an ANACS MS64 one if you want me to check it out...

FlyTooHigh

Russ: what are you doing looking at 3 cent nickels anyway? I thought you are a "half" guy like me and a few others!

Russ

FlyTooHigh,

Sometimes I buy other stuff that I think is cool just to fill the time between half dollar acquisitions. Bought an 1865 two cent piece the other day, so I thought it would be nice if he had some company.

Russ, NCNE

itsnotjustme

Also, it is damaged. Look at 9 O'Clock on the rim and the lettering.

Dog97

It's a really crappy picture and I can't tell for sure but it looks like an XF with corrosion by STATES. It either has wear, weak strike or a bad scan.

kranky

I think the problem is the JPEG compression was set too high and it's causing details to be lost.

Tonelover

It can't be cleaned. The seller says it has "natural lustrous surfaces".

FlyTooHigh

Hey Russ: Good you are filling in the gaps, so to say. I do that also as I try to pounce on high grade commeratives (when I can steal one). BTW, I got that frosty Kennedy 2 days ago. At the BIN of $28. My first. You talked me into it with your "advertising". I can't wait to see it in person.

Tony