Cleaned Coins

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• BlackBeard Posts: 1,064 ✭

  April 20, 2007 3:08AM

  Do a search of these forums and you should be able to find some helpful info. I'm sure that has been covered numerous times.
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• basestealer Posts: 1,579 ✭

  April 20, 2007 4:53AM

  
  
  << <i>Can anyone tell me some of the signs that indicate that a coin has been cleaned? Is there a webpage that has any examples? >>
  
  
  Grey appearance, no "life" left, lack of luster on an otherwise uncirculated coin=overdipped in chemicals such as ezest, jeweluster, goddard's, etc.
  Bright shiny coin with numerous scratches and hairlines on the fields and devices=polished with abrasive materials
  Discoloration (especially copper coins)=cleaned or soaked or treated with chemicals that alter color
  Water spots=improperly cleaned with water (usually tap)/and or a combo of water and something else, and improperly dried.
  Chemical residue on coin=improper rinsing following a cleaning, harsh or otherwise
  
  Those are just the very basics.

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• NowhereMan Posts: 478

  April 20, 2007 4:58AM

  I have found PCGS is very helpful in pointing out cleaned coins.
  
  I have gotten a good education at spotting them. Each lesson was $18+PH.
  
  
  
  Rex

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