This 1848 Ungraded Liberty Head Coronet Braided Hair Type Large Cent is a Very Attractive Coin with Great Detail! It does not appear to ever have been cleaned, dipped or polished. The photos were taken using natural sunlight. This coin will be packaged in a Day Mount Flip Holder with three carefully placed staples to ensure that it is air-tight and secure. This coin is being sold in an Ungraded state. I believe that grading is mostly a matter of opinion, regardless of who is doing the grading.  Even amongst the more highly respected grading companies, differences of opinion and grading standards exist. Please refer to the many detailed photos on this listing to determine your own opinion on its proper grade. The coin you see is the coin you will get. Beware of dealers who are unwilling to take the time to show you the actual coin that you will receive. I am not a coin dealer; just a guy who has collected coins since childhood. Rest assured that your coin will be packaged and shipped safely and securely. Thanks for viewing my listing!