Is this Capped Bust Half Dollar cleaned

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theduckperson
theduckperson Posts: 1 ✭
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I’ve been coin collecting for a few years, and I won this at a auction with my dad, I’m pretty sure that it’s real, but i wasnt sure if it was cleaned cause it looks really shiny, if anyone has any idea whether it’s cleaned or not.

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  • CircCam
    CircCam Posts: 338 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    A helpful rule of thumb is “if you have to ask, it’s cleaned.”

    Here’s an example of what one that isn’t cleaned should look like:

  • johnny9434
    johnny9434 Posts: 34,051 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    yes its been cleaned. (to bad to, looks like good meat on it as well

  • Crypto
    Crypto Posts: 4,098 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited February 7, 2024 10:06AM
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    Over dipped would be a better explanation. But dipping is a form of cleaning esp on circulated coins. Lots of dipped XF/AUs in old soapbar ANACS from back in the day which is one of the big things that led to their market reputation dissolving.

    One thing people look for is patina is applied in layers over decades. Toning, grime, uneven wear and oils. Most cleaning leave the skin of the coin 1 layer deep. Even old cleanings might have a 2nd layer on it but not the 3 dimensional look/layers that @CircCam coin has

    11.5$ Southern Dollars, The little “Big Easy” set

  • World67
    World67 Posts: 13,098 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Yes, to the point it would get a details grade.

  • Davidk7
    Davidk7 Posts: 675 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited February 7, 2024 10:07AM
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    Yes, but at least it's an 1812/1 small 8.

    Collector of Capped Bust Halves, SLQ's, Commems, and random cool stuff! @davidv_numismatics on Instagram

  • BustDMs
    BustDMs Posts: 1,706 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Not to be negative but if you had to ask that question about that coin you should learn more before considering the purchase of any classic coin. VF bust halves should not look like the Ike dollar in you photo.

    Advice offered to save you a LOT of money.

    Q: When does a collector become a numismatist?



    A: The year they spend more on their library than their coin collection.



    A numismatist is judged more on the content of their library than the content of their cabinet.
  • TomB
    TomB Posts: 23,188 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    It's real, but it's been dipped to death.

    Many folks do not care for over-dipped circulated coinage, but if that is what floats your boat then go for it. Just know what you are looking at first.

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  • jacrispies
    jacrispies Posts: 1,638 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Great strike and remaining detail on the example. Not a terrible looking coin besides the unnaturally bright surfaces. Over-dipped as said before.

    "But seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things shall be added unto you" Matthew 6:33. Young fellow suffering from Bust Half fever.
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  • golden
    golden Posts: 10,535 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Please learn before you start opening your pocketbook.

  • Herb_T
    Herb_T Posts: 1,755 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I wouldn’t buy a RAW coin from GSA…..their raw coins don’t have a good reputation in our home….

  • jesbroken
    jesbroken Posts: 11,252 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Shame about the dipping and damage. Nice meat left and clash marks.
    Jim


    When a man who is honestly mistaken hears the truth, he will either quit being mistaken or cease to be honest....Abraham Lincoln

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