This is one ugly coin

[Golden Oldie]

This 1899 Barber 50c has greenish gouges on it. The obverse has an overall reddish tint. I didn't put up any photos of the reverse because it just has normal wear on it. Is this mint damage or post mint?

[Bugmann1974]

Looks like some kind of glue to me.

[Golden Oldie]

Maybe the poor thing fell apart and somebody tried to glue it back together. I've got another angle of it if I can get it to load from Photobucket that shows the grooves.

[Coindude]

Looks like some kind of glue to me.

I must agree... try some acetone.

[dooly]

That's a stinker I second the Acetone comment .. boy will it improve it !

[xJack]

Definitely glue or a petrified rubber band - acetone will remove it, but it will leave behind some light streaks where the metal underneath didn't grow patina.

[TomB]

Appears to be tape residue and it the residue is likely raised.

[Golden Oldie]

You all appear to be correct. Just a light scrape with my fingernail(coin couldn't look any worse) and some of the gunk came off. Will give it a spring bath.

 

 

Pat

[wtc911coins]

Where did you pick that up, it looks like its been on the free way

[Golden Oldie]

I think my Dad found this in his pocket change years ago and I ended up with it.

 

 

Pat