Two Seated Liberty Dollars - Grade And Advice

Good chance of that happening, but it's better than getting a details grade due to adhesive or organic material all over the surfaces, plus getting the glue residue off now prevents further damage over time.

Great coins.
Is it not possible to remove the glue with running water, yes it is much longer in time, but I think this is a more gentle option.

removal of the tape will most likely result in a lighter area than the rest of the coin but will conserve it from any future issues. the 46 has a rim hit at K1. I'm not sure if its bad enough to details the coin. theres probably enough value there to slab and conserve them. you need to be happy with the thought that both could be come back as details.

42 - XF45
46 - AU50

Details means it is a problem coin. If it is sent in to a grading company, then it would return in a "details" holder, or a holder without a specific grade. The problem is usually identified on the holder such as cleaned, whizzed, or environmental damage.

Value wise, a problem coin is worth less than a non problem coin. It depends on the severity of the problem. Your coins aren't too bad, although the rim ding is very distracting.

Thanks for the update, I feel that is a fair grade on both of them. Not the most ideal outcome, but not really any other chance of a call other than details. AU is better than EF/XF grades even with the detail applied. It will likely bring a lower price when you go to sell them if that is the intention. But they are still nice looking coins never less, and desirable to collectors.

It's bad because it's details - cleaned. The devices on both coins appear too bright and I agree with the cleaned designation.

The value to many people would be about half of problem-free retail.

These coins look different from the original photos. The residue is gone, but so is the darker toning. Coins definitely look cleaned in the new pictures. Thank you for the update.

How ever, these these coins could re-tone/get a better patina over time. They would have to be out of the holders though, which would take away the guarantee and grade from NGC. A risk not many people would want to take on a hunch I suppose.

I keep a few silver dollars on a velvet pad and they usually turn to a rose goldish pink (best case scenario) or a dull brown (not so great). It does take 18 to 24 months minimum, each side. But in a way they don't look so cleaned or bright any longer. Not that I'm advocating that, it may be an option for coins that have been cleaned or look unnaturally white.