I carry a 1861-S $2.50 in a leather change purse with some silver coins. It would grade Fine if it had not been harshly cleaned. I would like to see if a bit more honest wear undoes the old cleaning.
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<< <i>I did for a while to diminish the effects of cleaning on a 1912-S $5. >>
Could that be considered "doctoring" since you intentionally attempted to change/modify the surface to improve the look/value of the coin?
Personally, I think what you did is perfectly fine, as that's what the coin was meant to do, be carried. Just making a point that some of the "doctoring" and "intent" arguments sometimes get a bit ludicrous.
<< <i>1794 Large cent minted by GMM several years ago. >>
Was it struck on a gold planchet?
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<< <i>1794 Large cent minted by GMM several years ago. >>
Was it struck on a gold planchet? >>
'Course not. I will shamelessly admit I have carried a flipped $20 a few times though just as a lucky piece. Not often though, especially with gold where 'tis now.
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I have often wondered if anyone purposefully "circulated" the improper cleaning or fakey-looking dipping off of problem coins, trading overall wear and details for being happily graded instead of merely being genuine.
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<< <i>I did for a while to diminish the effects of cleaning on a 1912-S $5. >>
Hi tightbudget,
Did it work?
Cheers!
<< <i>I did for a while to diminish the effects of cleaning on a 1912-S $5. >>
Could that be considered "doctoring" since you intentionally attempted to change/modify the surface to improve the look/value of the coin?
Personally, I think what you did is perfectly fine, as that's what the coin was meant to do, be carried. Just making a point that some of the "doctoring" and "intent" arguments sometimes get a bit ludicrous.
As far as the OP's question, no.
<< <i>1794 Large cent minted by GMM several years ago. >>
Was it struck on a gold planchet?
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
"Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
"Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire
<< <i>
<< <i>1794 Large cent minted by GMM several years ago. >>
Was it struck on a gold planchet?
'Course not. I will shamelessly admit I have carried a flipped $20 a few times though just as a lucky piece. Not often though, especially with gold where 'tis now.
1907 High Relief in Fair-2
1878-S $20 in Poor-1
1880 $10 in Poor-1
1861 $3 in Fair-2
1908 $2.5 in Poor-1
1854 $1 in Fair-2
If I had it my way, stupidity would be painful!