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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Errors are very new to me. I picked this tragedy up for $3.50 at my local shop. All comments are appreciated:)   |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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i would have bought that in a heartbeat.
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Moderator
 United States
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I would have past on that one because of all the exposed zinc and the damage on the reverse. It's going to disintegrate on you a lot faster because of the exposed zinc. And the eye appeal just isn't there,IMHO. John1  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Great year! I graduated High School...wow 26 (almost 27)years ago! Man I am swimming with Cleopatra.
Edited by oih82w8
12/22/2011 10:44 am
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1391 Posts |
Is there anything you could coat it with so the exposed zinc doesn't disintegrate?
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
3229 Posts |
I had planned to just put it in a 2x2. How fast does zinc break down? Anyone with experience in this? I guess could put some ren wax on it? But I am hesitant.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
526 Posts |
Encapsulation is the best way to go. The least air exposure the better. Try ICG or ANACS if you do not want this coin to deteriorate.
BJ Neff
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Pillar of the Community
United States
7629 Posts |
Encapsulation would cost twice what this coin is worth. It is a $5 coin, an off-center with a LOT of surface problems.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3640 Posts |
Just put it in a quarter flip. It will be fine as is.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2737 Posts |
The reverse is heavily damaged. You overpaid.
Error coin writer and researcher.
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Rest in Peace
United States
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You could always use clear lacquer/acrylic, which would be removable with acetone. The coin's pretty well shot, so it's not like you'd be doing much damage.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Get a generic slab shell it will protect it almost as well as a TPG slab for a coast of a dollar or two. The real key to slow or stop zinc oxidation is restrict air exchange and keep in a very dry environment. |
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Posted 12/22/2011 07:16 am
