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Bedrock of the Community
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But will it continue to grow or is it impossible to say? Right - impossible to say. Especially now that it is encapsulated. I have had this Half Cent for quite a long time and it has never changed.  |
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Color-deficient, I can't even see the verdigris. Makes me wonder what may be lurking in my coins that I'm completely unaware of.
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just for some transparency... I got this for $800 total, if that helps with anyones opinions on whether they would keep it.
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The full coin photos look fabulous to me. I would be proud to own such an example.
You need to gauge for yourself if that teeny spot of green on the reverse will bother you forever.
Make your decision based on that internal motivation assessment.
Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art |
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looks good to me. you got a pretty good deal on it  |
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depends on the conditions in which it is stored... Exactly! Slabs are not perfectly airtight. Air and associated particulates can migrate in and out, especially when the storage location has air flow, fluctuating temperatures and humidity, etc. Layers of protection will slow down air flow. Climate control should keep the temperature and humidity stable. Also, I agree you should add desiccants as recommended above. The more things you put in the way, the better. For what it is worth, that tiny spot does not bother me. I have a few Lincoln cents like this in my Dansco album. These tiny spots were there years before I ever realized I could/should be concerned. They have not changed in the years since. Storage environment is key.  |
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Bedrock of the Community
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I agree with jbuck! (Imagine that?)  First off, beautiful coin and congrats! Super NICE example! PCGS spot on with the grade too IMO. That tiny speck of verdigris doesn't bother me in the slightest. It appears to mostly laying on the surface and not deeply pitted-in. In the absence of feed materials, it will not grow or damage the coin. I like it on there, shows some originality*! Proper storage is the key! Slabs and "air-tites" are NOT completely airtight. If you're smart about your storage (search forum), you have no worries, enjoy your coin!  * Yes, the guy selling VERDI-CARE™ says a little verdigris is fine. I own coins with specks of harmless verdigris myself (I did dehydrate them though). Why? Preservation of the original surfaces, I know the coin hasn't been messed with - i.e. "too good to be true for the age". Now, admittedly, if I was submitting this coin, that verdigris wouldn't be there. lol That tiny spot is literally a 1 minute fix for me with the smallest (microliters) drop of VC you can imagine. Lincoln Cent Lover!VERDI-CARE™ INVENTOR https://verdi.care/
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02/03/2026 6:45 pm
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I'm leaning toward keeping it right now.. Good move - that cent has such nice chocolate brown surfaces and the spot is so tiny. |
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How about sending it to PCGS for Restauration and Re-encapsulation?
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I really appreciate everyone's input, you all have way more experience than I do.
They have to hold the coin for 5-7 days because I paid with an echeck but hopefully I'll have it in 9 days or less and get to see what it looks like in person.
I will definitely search for the proper way to store slabbed coins... right now they are all in a box which in a fire resistant bag with a couple 100g desiccants... which is in safe in my house. I was storing each one in a small 4x3 in. ziplock baggie as well but I took them out because I was afraid I might be locking in moisture.
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Quote:I agree with jbuck! (Imagine that?)  |
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right now they are all in a box which in a fire resistant bag with a couple 100g desiccants... which is in safe in my house. Quote:
I was storing each one in a small 4x3 in. ziplock baggie as well but I took them out because I was afraid I might be locking in moisture. You can use them, just add a desiccant bag inside with the slab. |
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You can use them, just add a desiccant bag inside with the slab. I recommend a nice, harshly cleaned copper cent in there too as a sacrificial absorber of anything that finds its way in. Steel wool works great! Lincoln Cent Lover!VERDI-CARE™ INVENTOR https://verdi.care/
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02/04/2026 5:00 pm
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I recommend a nice, harshly cleaned copper cent in there too as a sacrificial absorber of anything that finds its way in. Steel wool works great! |
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