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I would get it slabbed to protect it from further damage. I would also ask for the reverse of the coin to be shown on the label side of the slab instead of the usual obverse. I think it will still straight grade but no higher than 64. My Two Cents. |
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what will the acetone do and what do I do with it? It will remove any oils that might be present and dust/grit. It won't do anything for the scratches. Quote:
so do I bother submitting the coin for grading or is it just not worth it now? I would still send it in,you could save a bit by sending it to ANACS,but you will get more when selling it if it is in a PCGS slab. John1  |
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Really nice doubling, even with the scratches.
"If you climb a good tree, you get a push."
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Expensive lesson. Even if a glove is clean, it can pick up specs of grit from the coin, then drag them, leaving hairlines behind.
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 with what Nick said. Also, I've scratched coins getting them in and out of a coin flip too. You'll still get a good grade on your coin but, maybe not as good as it would have been. That's still a very nice Benny! |
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Proof coins are very sensitive to being touched. I scratched one of my proof silver eagles taking it out of capsule to take photos. I usually use latex medical gloves, hold coins on the edge. Anything touching the surface of a proof coin can cause light scratches. I have some cheap coins in 2x2, but prefer round plastic capsules for more valuable coins. That's a cool half dollar!
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06/03/2023 9:18 pm
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Pillar of the Community
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It looks like you already handled them improperly from your first photo.
Fingerprints are Visible.
I'm not sure how you scratched your Coin so bad with gloves on in the first place.
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yeah, this is an unfortunate accident. You got all excited about this great find and got a tiny bit careless. It has happened to all of us at one point.
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Pillar of the Community
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It takes a big person to admit a mistake and a nice person to warn others. Thank you.
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I think you are going to be all good from what I can see. Here's a key date proof I own. It has a scratch across WE and slight rubbing on the highest part of the ear. When I purchased the roll it was only 17 coins and they were moving around. I submitted it thinking it would detail but it came in straight. Good luck and awesome score! https://www.PCGS.com/cert/43904963 |
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From personal experience, I had a red 50's UNC. Lincoln Cent I had just pulled from a roll. I inadvertently touched the clear part of the 2X2 flip and left a finger print which transfered to the coin after placing it in. Tuff lesson but I did soak that coin in acetone immediately and it did remove the print. |
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Bedrock of the Community
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Fingers (aside from open sneezing,,,) are the bane of numismatics.
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I'd like to Know if you've graded it?
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Fingers (aside from open sneezing,,,) are the bane of numismatics. ..or even talking around your unprotected coins. ie; flying spit. |
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Yep, basic rule of numismatics is to only pick up coins by the edge. For proofs, a second rule is to only pick up by the edge with gloved hands.
So if you just lightly brushed the surface those marks may not be scratches, but oily residue from the glove. Gloves are not always super clean, even when new. I would second the notion to do an acetone dip and hope to see the "scratches" disappear. Might help with the milk spots as well.
Edited to add: I just noticed this was a resurrected post. Fooled again.
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10/07/2024 6:35 pm
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Posted 06/03/2023 2:17 pm
