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Rest in Peace
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Um, I am pretty sure any TPG would put it in a holder if genuine. I've seen coins with more damage than that in details or genuine holders. I would also say that the value without the damage is more like $1500-$2500. If your selling it on ebay, having it in a holder will give people a lot more confidence. |
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Yea, I agree. It's just a little confusing because I get different answers from different people. Both coin shops said that a TPG would not grade it, only authenticate it. They both said ANACS would not put damaged coins in a holder. Honestly, I'm just happy to have found this coin in my collection. It is definitely the most valuable coin I own now. Damage and all. =) |
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Wouldn't hurt to talk to ANACS yourself, send them pictures if they would put it in a holder. It would be tough for you to sell without the authentication, dealer will offer you half the amount to get it .
Without damage would definitely be a F-15 and worth in lower 2 Grand+ for the collector, dealers will try to low ball you.
Good luck!
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MacMercury, As per your suggestion, I have emails ANACS the pictures with questions on if they would grade it or put it in a holder due to the damage. The fact that I have about 10 Mercury dimes, and the only one that was damaged was the 1916-D is very heartbreaking. Thank you for your help. |
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Let me see if I can help you understand...
You won't get a grade from PCGS, but they may put it in a "Genuine" slab if they feel it's genuine. You may or may not get a Graded "Details - Damaged" Slab from NGC or ANACS, so long as it's genuine.
So you know, asking for a "Genuine only" authentication and slabbing usually costs less than a full grading and slabbing.
It is disappointing to have a valuable coin that is damaged, and thus less valuable - but you still have a neat coin in your collection! If you have it slabbed as "genuine" you can sell it and upgrade it to a non-damaged one, or you could simply keep it in your collection as whoever put it there seemed to like it. Maybe there's a story behind it...
Either way, best of luck!
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Delaner. Thank you, I understand what you mean. The 1st coin dealer that I went to basically said the same thing. The 2nd dealer that I went to said that a TPG wouldn't put a damaged coin in "Genuine" slab at all. I did email ANACS and asked if they would. Still waiting for a reply. I really wish there was a back story for this coin. I actually found it about 10yrs ago while working for a building company. The house we were renovating belonged to a hoarder that died and had no family to leave his belongings to. Instead of throwing everything out (as ordered), I took a few interesting items home. Turns out I made the right decision. =) |
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People throw money out! LOL!
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Well the money was actually in books. If I would've thrown the books out without inspecting, I would of thrown out the 1916-D Mercury dime.. |
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Good call!
But if you can get that coin in a holder, you will be surprised what it will sell for ;-)
swcoin.ecrater.com
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Pillar of the Community
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This may be a dumb question but here it goes. Is there a way to restore this coin? I know they restore old valuable comic books & things like that.
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Um, no. Not in a way which wouldn't be obvious, and hint at an attempt for deception.
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Ok, I was asking in the legal sense of restoration. Not as a deception. Thanks.
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From ANACS:
ANACS is the first major grading service to grade cleaned, corroded, damaged, repaired, and other "problem coins". I have never sent a coin to ANACS with this type of damage, but I see no reason why they wouldn't holder it.
BTW, NCS does coin conservation, but your coin would be out of the realm of anything they can do for it.
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Edited by vermontensium
08/14/2011 7:38 pm
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Pillar of the Community
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For coin sales, a holder can mean the difference between $100 and $1000
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vermontensium. Thats good to know. I think I will sent it. Even though I don't think I want to sell anymore. This coin has been a great conversational piece for me for the last few days.
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