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Valued Member
United States
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This is one of the first silver coins I pulled from circulation, and really started my collection. I was thinking of getting it professionally graded, but I don't want to break the bank if it isn't worth it. Also does the black on the obverse decrease the value. I know never to clean a coin.   *** Moved by Staff to a more appropriate forum. *** |
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
2843 Posts |
Awesome circulation find.
I don't think it justifies grading, keep it raw.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
7198 Posts |
From what I see it is an AU coin and quite desirable for the series. I would only have it graded if you were planning to sell it.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3540 Posts |
Might check ANACS website for coin grading specials.
LOVE the coin....especially with the story!! Thank you for sharing.
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Valued Member
United States
441 Posts |
I agree, keep it raw. It's a bit more personal that way, to me.
That reverse is simply gorgeous. I like the obverse, looks like toning from here. Nice AU example, and with a backstory like that, if it were me, t'would be the centerpiece of my collection, no doubt.
Could you maybe try for a sharper photo of the obverse? I am really curious about what is going on with the surfaces.
Edited by mamastinky
07/12/2016 01:56 am
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
36883 Posts |
Coin looks AU but the obverse tone concerns me. Might be some environmental surface damage under that dark tone. A pic with more lighting might help.
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Rest in Peace
United States
18456 Posts |
This is a real nice find as the 1919 is a tough date . I'm thinking more like EF-45 . but I'm not sure about the obverse. hard to see through all that black ox. You did right by not trying to clean it . Do not send it in . keep it just the way it is .  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3210 Posts |
Maybe acetone rinse it to truly see the full details of the coin. No harm in trying. If it doesn't appear to have any issues then I'd definitely send it to ANACS for a quick turnaround and to see what grade she is. You could have a potentially valuable coin here.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
94367 Posts |
Looks AU to me, and for that sort of value, I'd try to get it holdered for sure.
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Valued Member
 United States
63 Posts |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
8137 Posts |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
94367 Posts |
Probably right, but this is worth a ton even in a straight EF holder.
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Valued Member
United States
397 Posts |
Really nice find! I would have to go EF on the obverse and a solid AU on the reverse.
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
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Valued Member
United States
71 Posts |
I'm thinking an XF grade, but if it were me I'd keep it raw. Best of luck!
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
18714 Posts |
an acetone bath may help this out a lot. EF45
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