My first trade dollar - how does it look?

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dunkleosteus430
dunkleosteus430 Posts: 595 ✭✭✭✭✭
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I went to a local show today (the Houston Summer Coin Show). Lots of cool stuff there, but not much of what I was looking for. I saw this, though, and decided to buy it as I didn't have one yet. I thought it looked pretty nice, and I didn't see any glaring problems in the artificial lights.


I grade it at F-12 and a half, details at least. Do you guys think it might have been cleaned or polished? I don't see any hairlines from any angle, but I'm still learning. Thanks for any input and let me know if you need better pictures.

I collect world proof sets, coins featuring composers, mid-20th century U.S. proof coins, U.S. type coins, and whatever else I want.

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  • lermish
    lermish Posts: 4,999 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    F Details cleaned. Perfectly fine album coin. Nice addition!

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  • BustHalfBrian
    BustHalfBrian Posts: 4,200 ✭✭✭✭
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    It has been cleaned. Do you consider that a glaring problem?

  • logger7
    logger7 Posts: 9,858 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Not bad as a $200 or so coin with the problems.

  • Goob
    Goob Posts: 576 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Congrats! That’s a beautiful coin even if it was cleaned!

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  • dunkleosteus430
    dunkleosteus430 Posts: 595 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @BustHalfBrian said:
    It has been cleaned. Do you consider that a glaring problem?

    Nope, I'm not too concerned about it. Just wondering.

    I collect world proof sets, coins featuring composers, mid-20th century U.S. proof coins, U.S. type coins, and whatever else I want.

  • johnny9434
    johnny9434 Posts: 34,051 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Good for an album. Its a decent start ans stay aeay from a cleaned coin

  • Walkerguy21D
    Walkerguy21D Posts: 12,164 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited June 20, 2026 11:29AM
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    @dunkleosteus430 said:

    @BustHalfBrian said:
    It has been cleaned. Do you consider that a glaring problem?

    Nope, I'm not too concerned about it. Just wondering.

    I’m also wondering if it’s a tad darker/more gray in hand. There seems to be some glare from the light and cellophane that might be making the old cleaning appear a little worse than it is.
    I’d let it get a little air, in a drawer or somewhere safe, and let it continue to darken up.

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  • pursuitofliberty
    pursuitofliberty Posts: 7,926 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Well, I don't think she's necessarily original, but she's not a bad looking coin. Doesn't appear to have been completely and utterly molested, and I agree with @Walkerguy21D assessment that she's probably even a little more pleasing in hand, and could benefit from some time breathing outside of any holders.


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  • dunkleosteus430
    dunkleosteus430 Posts: 595 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited June 20, 2026 12:45PM
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    @Walkerguy21D said:

    @dunkleosteus430 said:

    @BustHalfBrian said:
    It has been cleaned. Do you consider that a glaring problem?

    Nope, I'm not too concerned about it. Just wondering.

    I’m also wondering if it’s a tad darker/more gray in hand. There seems to be some glare from the light and cellophane that might be making the old cleaning appear a little worse than it is.
    I’d let it get a little air, in a drawer or somewhere safe, and let it continue to darken up.

    It does look a little darker in hand. It's not an original-looking color per se but it makes me think that the cleaning wasn't recent or heavy.
    Edited to add, thanks for the storage advice. I'll try it out!

    I collect world proof sets, coins featuring composers, mid-20th century U.S. proof coins, U.S. type coins, and whatever else I want.

  • dcarr
    dcarr Posts: 10,257 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    The supposed cleaning seems pretty light.
    I like that the coin has nice rims and no major impacts.

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  • P0CKETCHANGE
    P0CKETCHANGE Posts: 3,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I’ve seen more egregiously scrubbed examples in straight graded holders. This one looks “market acceptable” to me.

  • MsMorrisine
    MsMorrisine Posts: 40,041 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    My first thought was polished, but I think the shots through the mylar may contribute to the smoothed look.

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  • Morgan13
    Morgan13 Posts: 2,691 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited June 21, 2026 4:51AM
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    It seems like so many trade dollars have been cleaned. I know when I was shopping for one I kept coming across them.
    I like the one you purchased. It doesn't look harshly cleaned and it has lots of details for the grade.

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  • DDR
    DDR Posts: 1,686 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Needs a chopmark!

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  • TennesseeDave
    TennesseeDave Posts: 4,916 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Genuine F-15, it might straight grade, but not worth the additional money in my opinion.

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  • MEJ7070
    MEJ7070 Posts: 952 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Nice amount of detail left on that one. I think it’s a nice addition to a 7070 album!

  • kaz
    kaz Posts: 9,378 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Looks like a nice Trade Dollar for your collection. Moderate wear, no major hits or dings. Enjoy!

  • Cougar1978
    Cougar1978 Posts: 10,067 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    F - cleaned

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