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  So it's a 1958 Canadian British Columbia Silver Dollar, that's the grading part. The ID I was hoping for was the 2x2, I started collecting in the early 80's and have never seen a 2 part 2x2 flip. The staples have rusted but they are not in contact with the coin. How old is the 2x2 (can't call it a flip), could it be as old or older then the coin?
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that looks that it belongs to the late 70s I have to double check some coins that a friend of mine has still in the 2x2 left from his uncle..
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MS63
The 2x2 could be as old or older than the coin. I saw an ad for these two-part square holed holders in something I was reading from the early fifties, said something to the effect that you'll never have to laquer or hide your coins in envelopes again.
"Dipping" is not considered cleaning...
-from PCGS website
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I have three 1943 US steel pennies in one of those, purchased at a coin store around 1971-2. It looks exactly the same as yours.
In my experience, rusty staples can cause problems even if not in contact with the coin.
Coin looks MS63. Cameo?
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Not sure what Cameo means?
and are you saying I should put it in a new 2x2, kbbpll?
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Cameo is when the portrait is frosty compared with the background, like this one http://www.ebay.com/itm/1958-Canada...em2c7c4ffd72I'm no expert on long-term storage stuff, I've just observed darker spots on the rim of a couple coins that were in proximity to staples (but not touching). Could be coincidence. If I can find an example I'll post a photo. Obviously yours has been in that 2x2 a while without obvious consequences. |
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This is cameo I'm guessing, it's a 1973 New Zealand Cu-Ni Dollar  I really wouldn't say the 1958 BC dollar has a cameo finish, not like the NZ dollar The BC coin is in good shape with great luster and has a good mirrored finish but not a stand-out cameo like the NZ. |
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I would not trust that 2x2----that old is bound to be pure toxic junk---IMHO
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get that dollar out of that 1960's vintage holder. It looks like it has PVC damage already starting! Yikes!!
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and those staples are going to scratch the next coin in your box if you have them together!
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Posted 02/11/2014 10:00 pm
