1864 Two Cent questions
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I have had this 1864 Large Motto 2-Cent in my collection for a while now. This is the only one I have and was a grab along with some other items...so definitely not my wheelhouse, but I wondered what your opinions are. The thing is interesting to me....as it clearly is in solid shape. There is luster on the high points and it even has mirrored and reflective fields but then part of me wonders if its just not a good clean job. I've taken probably 100 pics of this coin and see no signs of cleaning....but then as you'll see in 2 of the pics, there are definite hairlines that only show from that specific angle. Not visible under loupe, or in any of the other pics. I've seen PCGS graded coins with this same look....so is that natural or os has someone ruined this thing?
Thanks all!
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It even tries to have cameo....
Just not original surfaces; probably xf/au details.
Unfortunately I agree.
"A penny hit by lightning is worth six cents". Opie Taylor
From my view of the photos I'm seeing pitted surfaces, polished, cleaned and hair lined.
Unfortunately, the coin is far removed from original and as mentioned, has been cleaned or polished.
Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.
Does look cleaned unfortunately.
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Thanks everyone for the confirmation. Too bad really. While not as cheap as I'd like...im in it fairly cheap so its no real loss.
I agree with the 'cleaned' assessment.... too bad. Cheers, RickO
Looks buffed.
Most collectors of earlier common copper like this one would rather have a problem free well circulated example vs this one, unfortunately.
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