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1915-S Bbh Barber Half , Nice Circulated

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 Posted 02/01/2014  12:33 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Hondo to your friends list
I will go vf30, maybe 35.
I wouldn't bother with acetone because though it will remove the PVC, I agree that you risk losing some of the beautiful color.

You should be happy to have that beauty, regardless of the technical grade. Too bad about the PVC but hey, what can you do.
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 Posted 02/01/2014  1:07 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Night-Hawk to your friends list

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I wouldn't bother with acetone because though it will remove the PVC, I agree that you risk losing some of the beautiful color.


All valid points, I'm leaning toward not messing with her
now. Since the acetone affects organic matter it would
probably take away from some of her wholesome toning.

I'll keep an eye on her, as long as the green doesn't
worsen I think it adds character. If it does start to
worsen I'll give her a light bath.

Appreciate all the input! -Ron
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 Posted 02/01/2014  1:24 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add SsuperDdave to your friends list
Left alone, the PVC will destroy this coin. Every single time, always. Without fail. No exceptions.

Your choice.
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 Posted 02/01/2014  3:52 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Night-Hawk to your friends list
Calm down big guy.. She's survived 99 years, I'll keep an eye on her
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 Posted 02/02/2014  05:19 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add supgog to your friends list
Solid VF30 with a chance at 35.
I'd give her the needed acetone bath.
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 Posted 02/02/2014  1:44 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Joseph7420 to your friends list
VF-30.
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 Posted 02/02/2014  1:51 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add johnny54321 to your friends list
an acetone bath won't remove the toning.
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 Posted 02/02/2014  2:13 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Night-Hawk to your friends list
Depends on what is under the green PVC.
Acetone will remove organic material.

Might try just dabbing lightly with acetone on a Qtip,
as it doesn't seem too bad yet, hopefully won't mess
her up. SuperDave is scaring the heck out of me..
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 Posted 02/02/2014  3:10 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add SsuperDdave to your friends list

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SuperDave is scaring the heck out of me..


It'll take years, but the end is inevitable if that's PVC plasticizer infection. And it wouldn't have had to be started all that long ago; heck, those holders weren't exactly around when the coin was minted. On the bright side, it can get pretty nasty before the coin is permanently affected:

1915-S-Bbh-Barber-Half-,-Nice-Circulated


1915-S-Bbh-Barber-Half-,-Nice-Circulated
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 Posted 05/21/2014  09:01 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add ErikP to your friends list
Hi, picked this piece with some Aust.coins. Looks like its been part of a brooch. Experts please let me know if it is worth more than melt value? Thanks ErikP

1915-S-Bbh-Barber-Half-,-Nice-Circulated

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 Posted 05/21/2014  09:22 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add matthewvincent to your friends list
http://barbercoins.org/Grading-BH.html

I'd say VF-20. Nice looking coin.
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 Posted 05/21/2014  11:18 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add IndianGoldEagle to your friends list
VF-30
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 Posted 05/21/2014  11:21 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Matteproof to your friends list
VF-25.
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 Posted 05/21/2014  6:37 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add ErikP to your friends list
Happier now. Checked PGCS then based on grade value between $115-$160. Certainly better than melt thus goes into keepers. Thanks for your help, regards ErikP
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 Posted 05/21/2014  7:11 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add flippy to your friends list
Vf25 details
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