Why Do Some Coins Get Cloudy While Some Don't? Could They Get Graded?

To participate in the forum you must log in or register.

Author	Replies: 7 / Views: 3,577
Jeremy123 Valued Member United States 76 Posts	Posted 08/25/2016 1:50 pm I was curious as of why some coins get cloudy looking? I have several uncirculated coins from 1968, 69, and 70 in their original packages that have this cloudy or hazy look to them. All of them are from the Denver mint compared to the Philly one. Is this a defect in the packaging? Strange enough, some of them that are hazy look really good with minimum scratches and marks. Would this affect their grades? I would assume they would depending on severity and location but I must ask. The last two pictures are a quarter which has a blue-like haze on the obverse and toned on the reverse. What's up with that? Thank you Report this Post to the Staff

John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 08/25/2016 1:53 pm Cloudy coins can get a technical grade but the eye appeal just isn't there. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
bpoc1 Rest in Peace United States 4078 Posts	Posted 08/25/2016 3:34 pm Being in the original packages my question, how do you store them? These coins could be from environmental damage. Report this Post to the Staff
Jeremy123 Valued Member United States 76 Posts	Posted 08/25/2016 3:49 pm Bpoc1- These coins have been sitting in a cardboard box within the downstairs storage closet. Why would only the Denver mint Kennedy's and quarters be effected and not the others? The dimes, pennies and nickels don't have the cloudy or hazy look. Report this Post to the Staff
bpoc1 Rest in Peace United States 4078 Posts	Posted 08/25/2016 4:55 pm Not sure but, would the silver content of the coins lead to this. Lets see what the other members of CCF think. Report this Post to the Staff
mdrosophila Pillar of the Community United States 724 Posts	Posted 08/25/2016 10:42 pm It could be the PVC damage from the package material. Something a quick acetone rinse will cure the problem. Report this Post to the Staff
panzaldi Bedrock of the Community United States 18687 Posts	Posted 08/26/2016 11:24 am i agree that this is a storage issue. cardboard can hold moisture. I would avoid that and find a dryer area to store them moving forward Report this Post to the Staff
Jeremy123 Valued Member United States 76 Posts	Posted 08/26/2016 11:43 am I don't think it's a storage issue. All the other coins would of been affected as well but they haven't. It's only on the kennedys and quarters from 68, 69, and 1970. There's older coins that are out of their original packaging that have sat in that closet longer with no cloudy haze on them. I will try reading up on them more perhaps Google. Report this Post to the Staff
	Replies: 7 / Views: 3,577

To participate in the forum you must log in or register.

All Forums Category: US Coins and Currency Forums Forum: US Modern Coin Grading

The First Dollar, your premier source for bullion and rare coins. See our bullion list on the site and the coin inventory on ebay.

Silver Gold Bull US is the United States leading bullion dealer. We deliver gold coins, gold bars, silver coins, silver bars and precious metals to your door. Order today!

View Last 100 New Topics

View Last 100 Active Topics

Disclaimer: While a tremendous amount of effort goes into ensuring the accuracy of the information contained in this site, Coin Community assumes no liability for errors. Copyright 2005 - 2026 Coin Community Family- all rights reserved worldwide. Use of any images or content on this website without prior written permission of Coin Community or the original lender is strictly prohibited.
Contact Us | Advertise Here | Privacy Policy / Terms of Use

Coin Community Forum

It took 0.24 seconds to rattle this change.