When They Say 'Harshly Cleaned' Example

[WoodenJefferson]

The e-bay seller wants $115 for this gem.

These are the types of 150 year old coins you want to stay away from.

Happy hunting.

[Conder101]

Why stay away?  I'd probably be willing to buy it.  

 

At say $25

[USAuPzlBxBob]

You can tell why it was harshly cleaned by the reverse.  Didn't quite go far enough.

[johnny94341]

they need some extra elbow grease for the reverse on that thing.

[grip]

Ruined what could have been a nice circ coin.:(

[orifdoc]

It looks like he missed a spot....

[physics-fan3.14]

Ouch.... 

[Coin Cherry picker]

Thinking he used sandpaper

[WoodenJefferson]

1 hour ago, Coin Cherry picker said:

Thinking he used sandpaper

Welcome CherryPicker. those heavy duty Copper Scouring Pads have been around for a long time, but you maybe onto something. Perhaps 80 grit?