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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Great score!
Just read about this.
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Valued Member
 United States
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I RUINED THIS COIN JUST BECAUSE YOU HAVE GLOVES ON DOES NOT MEAN YOU CAN TOUCH YOUR COINS Here's the first pic I took on a camera that I could not figure out how to import to my laptop.  Then I ran my thumb across the obverse as I put it in a 2X2  going to go throw up again ... |
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Well that is a terrible shame, Yes, gloves will prevent fingerprints on a coin you should still remember to hold only by the edges even with protection, and to not rub the surfaces especially on proof fields. I use very soft white cotton gloves myself, the soft cotton will reduce damage to a coin but not prevent it. When I 'push a proof coin into my albums, I apply even pressure in the center of a coin with no side movements.
Your coin still holds great value, just go slow and be very careful with movements.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Bummer dude. A lesson learned for all. "THE EDGES!" Yet still, a beautiful coin that I would be very pleased to own. I dig Franklin halves. First non president on US coinage I think.. An original patriot. Not nearly as artistic as Walkers(my 2nd choice)but I am more US history oriented. Don't beat yourself up to bad. Still Nice. |
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 United States
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Very nice!! I don't think you ruined it. Those streaks may have already been there and just not showing. The same proof coin can look completely different depending on the photo lighting, angle and focus.
Now I will have to go through my 1961 proof sets as I think I have quite a few!
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Valued Member
United States
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Just got an email from GC. Came back from PCGS as PR63
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1465 Posts |
Wow that is awesome!
Nice find.
Congratulations!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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@canyonmule.... Congrats! Thanks for the update.
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Valued Member
United States
140 Posts |
Wow another awesome coin I didn't know existed.. That is serious doubling no scope/loop needed.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Amazing find!
Errers and Varietys.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3237 Posts |
Wow, that's a nice little surprise lol
Congrats on an amazing find!
Edited by SamCoin
07/05/2023 6:49 pm
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Moderator
United States
96451 Posts |
very nice! PR 63 is a nice grade. Well done.
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Valued Member
United States
93 Posts |
Thanks everyone. I'm thrilled. I drove to Vancouver, WA to a couple of LCS where I wasn't known. They both told me 'proof details' grade with no offers to buy. I was fairly bummed until I got the news from GC/PCGS. I have learned a couples lessons though, never remove a coin from mint packaging and only hold a coin by the edges even with gloves on!
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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@ canyonmule
This it is basic for coins , any. Me I use cotton gloves or silk glove.
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Forum Dad
United States
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90% of TPG graders don't use them. I don't use them, I keep my hands clean and handle by the edges. |
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