Help! My 1962 Proof Quarter Has Black Spots

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Nonna New Member United States 33 Posts	Posted 07/24/2018 5:51 pm I have had this quarter for a few years. I pulled my coins out today to look at them. This is what I found on this one. What is it? How did it get there? What can I do about it? What should I do to prevent other coins from doing this? I had it stored in one of those card board 2x2 with the clear part in the center so you can see the coin. Report this Post to the Staff

T-BOP Rest in Peace United States 18456 Posts	Posted 07/24/2018 9:12 pm Environmental damage because of where it was stored . Humidity, dampness excessive heat . I don't believe it was from the 2x2 that you used unless it was used before on another coin . It's a proof coin so there's not much you can do about ,if you try to remove that black you will further damage the coin . Report this Post to the Staff
Nonna New Member United States 33 Posts	Posted 07/25/2018 01:48 am Hmmm.. I bought it from a coin dealer in an antique mall this way. It has been stored in a bedroom closet. The closet itself doesn't have an a/c vent, but I wouldn't ever say my house has excessive heat...except once when the air conditioner was broke for about 2 days. Possibly it was starting to damage when I bought it and it is just now showing? Should I just spend it at face value and put it into circulation? Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 73579 Posts	Posted 07/25/2018 01:59 am It's definitely Environmental Damage. I would still keep it, as long as it's still in Mint State condition. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
T-BOP Rest in Peace United States 18456 Posts	Posted 07/25/2018 07:50 am Nonna , don't spend that coin because it is still 90% silver , just save it . Report this Post to the Staff
Kopper Ken Pillar of the Community United States 3402 Posts	Posted 07/25/2018 08:17 am Maybe it is time to get it in another type of holder to try and prevent a furthering of the black areas. KK Report this Post to the Staff
Nonna New Member United States 33 Posts	Posted 07/25/2018 08:18 am Thank you for your replies. What kind of protector would you recommend? I have been looking at different ones all night, and I more confused than ever. I don't mind spending a little extra money to do the job right and to have peace of mind. Suggestions? Report this Post to the Staff
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