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New Member
United States
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Hello all, I recently started CRH (about a month ago) and I found this, which seems to be LMC 1999 WAM. It is very dirty and copper seems to be peeling off. If it is indeed a 1999 WAM, does it makes sense to have it graded as well. Also, What's the good/recommended way to clean and preserve this coin?    |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1795 Posts |
I don't usually clean coins not a good practice. That is a WAM from what I can see. You could soak it in acetone to remove the grime etc. and if you get it graded they may detect that it had a acetone bath. According to the Strike It RICH with pocket change .....book it's worth $175 in Extra Fine and $275 in uncirculated condition. As I was once told to get it graded you must first join PCGS or NGC so that would be an additional cost to consider as well. |
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New Member
 United States
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Thank you BadToTheBone for your suggestion and additional information, much appreciated. I will consider your advice regarding having it graded.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4113 Posts |
 Congrats! Definitely a 1999 WAM! |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
62064 Posts |
I would not clean it or have it graded. It is the real deal, but the green is not a good thing. So it would be a hard sale. I would keep it till you get a better example, then give to another collector.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4809 Posts |
Nice find! And only after a month...to think how many 1999 that have been flipped by many CRH members here without success. You are off to a good start!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1249 Posts |
Good find I just started looking for those . Don't clean it . Do what coop said and keep it till you get a better example and then either give it away to someone who collects and doesn't have it or if you want to make anything sell it on the Bay or something. Really up to you but Def a WAM |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1132 Posts |
Sweet find! Color me jelly  |
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Moderator
 United States
56855 Posts |
Great find . Condition is an issue. Does anyone think some Verdi-Care is justified? John1  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4809 Posts |
I was thinking if it wouldn't be submitted then why not slow the degrade with verdicare. So maybe so?
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Valued Member
United States
128 Posts |
Congrats, nice find!! |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2589 Posts |
if you plan on selling it, I would sell it raw after treating it with verdicare. You have a high probability of getting a details grade if you submit it to be graded.
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
2448 Posts |
Congrats, I'm finding only 1998s.
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New Member
United States
19 Posts |
Thanks guys, I am learning a lot through this community.
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United States
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