1853 large cent new pics

[jwc]

looked like a pretty decent coin for $40 shipped. I was thinking it looks to be AU55 or so?? http://www.ebay.com/itm/1853-braided-hair-large-one-cent-coin-/252047050495?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=9OYseJdbEMB%252FZREl4NYyLNa8E4s%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

[Coindude]

It's probably more of an XF or low AU. This coin has problems though. I see some green on it, looks like verdigris. It definitely needs a soak in olive oil to help remove that. You can also help it along with a rose thorn that's not too hard as it can and will scratch your coin if it's too mature.

[jwc]

soaked coin in acetone and then used some verdicare. green areas cleaned up very well. have not taken new pics yet. I thought there was much more detail left on the hair on obverse and the leaves on reverse than an XF coin would have. JMHO

[MarkFeld]

It looks AU to me, as well.

[BillJones]

A real AU should have some mint luster on it. The picture makes it look like a dull brown. The piece also needs a soak to remove the green stuff, which I think can be removed without damaging the coin.

 

If it can't be removed, that is another issue. In that case the piece will net grade down to VF.

[Mark T]

I think Au 50 at best. The Verdigris should be easy enough to get rid of. $40 sounds about right . If you do purchase the coin leave it raw.

[jwc]

here are different pics to see if opinion changes.

[Danye West]

Doesn't seem like there's much wear there to me, so I think its AU.