Help Re: 1886 Indian Head Cent Type II

[RobWhite]

I'm a relative newbie to collecting and I've never sent a coin to be graded as yet, although I'm considering sending this to NGC and would like some advice. I've never had any doubts about the authenticity of this coin but when I weighed it yesterday it came in at 2.89g, which is 0.22g light and its just niggling me. I read , albeit second hand that the US Mint +/- tolerance for this coin is 0.29g, whiuch if true, is it the same level of tolerance that graders would work to and what impact does such a shortfall have on their decisions. Also, what colour would they consider this coin to be is it R or RB and does the choice of one or the other impact the grade which at bare minimum I would hope is Uncirculated? The pictures I've uploaded are a pretty good portrayal of the tone of the coin when in good light. I'm tempted to send this in for grading, which would be a first for me but i don't want it to be handed straight back to me if its weight is an issue. Any advice would be gratefuly  received and I thank you in anticipation of your help.

Rob.

[numisport]

Color is too bright and coin looks wizzed. Show it to a dealer before sending it in.

[bsshog40]

I agree, that coin looks like it been harshly cleaned. 

[physics-fan3.14]

It appears to be genuine, yes. 

However, unfortunately, it has been very harshly cleaned. This coin is not worth sending in. 

[WoodenJefferson]

Be wary of replica Indian Head cents. 

Yours is at least a type II a better value than the type I

[Mohawk]

I have to agree with what everyone else has said.....that coin has been harshly cleaned.  It'd get a details grade and for an 1886 Type 2 Indian Cent, it's just not worth the money to certify.

[Raisethis2]

Agree with those above. Damage in left obverse field and on the indian himself preclude a straight grade. Keep it just as it is.