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Valued Member
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Wondering if I can get some help on a couple of 1951's. I am pretty sure they are low relief, but are they missing chrome? Either way, what kind of grade are we talking for these? [URL="http://s452.photobucket.com/user/CJ_Siege_bucket/media/utf-8Q1951_LR_Missing_Chrome1pg.jpg.html]  [/URL] [URL="http://s452.photobucket.com/user/CJ_Siege_bucket/media/utf-8Q1951_LR_Missing_Chrome.jpg.html]  [/URL] Sorry pasted wrong links...  Edited by ChickLit
07/01/2013 07:59 am
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Moderator
 Canada
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Those coins were struck on normal chrome-plated planchets. Most of the bluish chrome colour has worn off, but you can see it preserved in the legends near the rim.
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Pillar of the Community
 Canada
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Could it be lustre in the steel  "Dipping" is not considered cleaning...
-from PCGS website
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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They are not missing chrome plating; it's just worn through in the points of high relief.
This coin is well worn, and it has worn well.
Honest service, O Good and Faithful!
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Valued Member
 Canada
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Thanks everyone! I appreciate the help. It is seemingly impossible to find decent, clear picture of a missing chrome. Does anyone have one that can post a picture? Even if it is a different year/denomination....
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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"Dipping" is not considered cleaning...
-from PCGS website
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Quote:
Some great pics there.
Thanks. I used a simple hp scanner for the images in that article. |
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Valued Member
Canada
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The link is operational! Wow great stuff, with some good examples. The missing chrome examples are just what I was looking for. They sort of look dull, and unattractive. Call me an old crow....but I tend to go after the shiny old coins, with original mint luster. However, after looking at the values of these lackluster missing chrome coins, I really need to change my way of thinking! Very helpful indeed DBM.
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Posted 07/01/2013 8:06 pm
