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Hi, I'm new here and am getting back into coin collecting after a long absence. I found this 1859 IHC in a roll of IHC I got on eBay. I initially graded it VF but changed my mind to simply Fine. Was I correct in doing so?

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    tjkilliantjkillian Posts: 5,578 ✭✭✭
    Although quite dark, I would grade it VF-25.

    Tom
    Tom

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    I would say it's a borderline Fine since LIBERTY is full but starting to disappear.
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    It's hard to tell, but I would say maybe VF 20.


    Welcome to the boards!
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    bigtonydallasbigtonydallas Posts: 1,126 ✭✭✭
    Looks corroded to me.
    Big Tony from Texas! Cherrypicking fool!!!!!!
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    PushkinPushkin Posts: 2,029 ✭✭✭

    VF-20 details with environmental damage, net VG-8

    All opinions based on the photos, of course.
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    Based on the photo, I would grade this coin VG-8. I want to give it a Fine but it's difficult to see the letters in the word "Liberty" on the obverse. Also, I think the corrosion would keep it from grading higher. Welcome to the boards!image
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    One thing about the coin, the "corrosion" is a result of file compression by my scanner software. There are no green PVC spots or other signs of corrosion on the coin. Here's another look with a (hopefully) better scan.


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    mgoodm3mgoodm3 Posts: 17,497 ✭✭✭
    I'll go f15
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    Sorry about the disappearing pictures guys, I'm still getting the hang of posting pics in this forum.
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    EvilMCTEvilMCT Posts: 799 ✭✭✭
    Welcome to the forums. From the photos, I'd have to say F12. It still looks to have environmental problems, hopefully from the scan.

    Ken
    my knuckles, they bleed, on your front door
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    Corrosion isn't necessarily green spot or Pvc . Would probably be bodybagged unless PCI or ANACS might grade it very fine detail net fine12 enviromental damage.
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    As I said, I'm just getting back into coin collecting after a long layoff and thought anything concerning corrosion would be like green spots from PVC flips. Can someone provide me with a definition of corroded or show how the IHC's corroded?

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