Flying Eagle Cents (incl. 1858 DDR..?)
norwegianguy
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I just purchased these two coins: FE 1857 and 1858. Both close to XF, even though I only paid F/VF price 
The 1858 coin seems to have a doubled die reverse (The wreath).
I am thinking that I may want to submit them, but I wonder it they may be body bagged because of the dirt and the scratches?
(The 1857 has a small scratch above the eagle's head. The 1858 has a small scratch below O in OF..)
BTW: Would acetone remove the dirt, or should I just leave the coins as they are?
Pictures (the small white spots are from my scanner):
The 1858 coin seems to have a doubled die reverse (The wreath).
I am thinking that I may want to submit them, but I wonder it they may be body bagged because of the dirt and the scratches?
(The 1857 has a small scratch above the eagle's head. The 1858 has a small scratch below O in OF..)
BTW: Would acetone remove the dirt, or should I just leave the coins as they are?
Pictures (the small white spots are from my scanner):
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The 1858 SL has extra outlines not doubling.
I don't really know why anyone would waste money certifying these. Just pop them in your album and enjoy them "au naturelle".
<< <i>How did you get those for F/VF money? They are XF45 to AU all day! >>
Internet auction with small pictures that didn't show the quality. I paid 40 dollars for the 1858 and 60 dollars for the 1857.
<< <i>The 1858 SL has extra outlines not doubling. >>
OK - thanks.
I suppose this is quite normal, then.