1953 Quarter From Original Mint Set..........

JMOORE

Yes.........That is a finger print

Bikingnut

Even with the finger print, thats a nice Washington.

Jacki

Nice coin, I found this one in a 58 mint set:



Jacki

JMOORE

Craig,

It depends on how you hold the coin. If you hold it "just right" in the light you can't see it

Jim

LucyBop

Very pretty coin... The print is a shame.... This one looks like it has strong Luster.....

I would have it graded....

lordmarcovan

What they said. The coin is really handsome, despite the print. And if, as you say, the print is only evident when viewed from a certain angle, then it might be possible to live with it.

Boom

greghansen

Does anyone know of a non-proprietary way to effectively remove a recent (not an old 'etched in' one) fingerprint on a nicely toned coin like this...without disrupting the toning?

Edited to add: I really like the look of this coin, but the print just ruins if for me. Without the print, this would be a 'warm and lovely' looking coin. The '58 on the other hand, doesn't do much for me. Too much color or too dark IMO. I like at least a little bit of silver shining through on my toned coins.

XpipedreamR

I could convince myself that this fingerprint was just an unusual "toning pattern."

Tassa

Fingerprints usually bother me, but I still think the 53 is pretty. Nice luster. Attractive toning.

beartracks42

I think that I would give that coin a soak for about 30 seconds in MS70 to see if the print was affected. Be sure to rinse with water...I use distilled water for rinse.