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  I received my grandfather's coin collection a few days ago. My mom has had these stored for 25 years and none of us have any idea about coins. The first book I'm going through is a full set Mercury dimes, it appears this error is the most rare of the set. It also looks like it has some blue on the back so is this damaged badly and Is it worth grading? I didn't take the coin out of the plastic holder so let me know if the picture is not good enough or how to go about handling these coins and getting a better picture. Thanks for taking the time to read or respond.
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Pillar of the Community
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That's a very nice 42/1. Not sure if the blue on the back is some pvc damage or some light toning/tarnish. Yes, it's definitely worth sending in for grading imo. That will authenticate it. It's certainly ok to handle it if done properly. Only handle it by the edge to keep any fingerprints off the surface. Suggest an acetone bath prior to submitting, which might remove any light pvc damage, but won't harm the coin.
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Rest in Peace
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It is certainly worth submitting. However, if there is a Coin shop anywhere near you it might be wise to have someone take a look at this first. Even if it has been cleaned, it is still worth submitting to NGC or PCGS.
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At least submitting it will prove it's authenticity.
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Rest in Peace
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Looks like the coin has been cleaned or over dipped or both . Go ahead and submit it , but it will probably come back a detailed coin . Like Mark said; at least it will prove it's authenticity . Anyone of us would love to have that coin .  |
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So if I clean it with acetone I might remove the blue but then the value of the coin is hurt because I cleaned it?
Sorry if that's a dumb question I just know so little and I have all these books and no idea where to begin. I see the scale goes up to 70 would a coin in this condition be middle of the road?
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Pillar of the Community
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 Your coin would score about 40 (extremely fine, or XF-40) based on level of wear. I suggest you read some of the many acetone threads on this forum for advice on acetone cleaning; it will not harm your coin if properly done. Be sure to use pure acetone, not nail-polish remover. Then I'd submit to ANACS for low-cost, reliable authentication. |
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Yes, it is definitely worth submitting for grading/authentication, PCGS, NGC or ANACS. As mentioned, search the forum for topics about using acetone to remove residue. Nice coin. In Memory of Crazyb0 12-26-1951 to 7-27-2020
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Bedrock of the Community
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Go for it. to the CCF! |
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I see some light blue around the rim on the reverse, so its possible where the pvc damage area is. The strike is a bit soft on the obverse, or it could possibly been clean or over dipped done previously from those pictures.
A quick dip in pure acetone and rinse with water, let it air dry.
I agree submit it to ANACS for authentication, may come back AU detail.
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Bedrock of the Community
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If you plan to sell it, then sending it in to be slabbed will put some artificial value on it b/c an "expert" has seen the coin and said it is authentic. However, unless you plan on selling, you could take it to a local coin shop - or even just do the limited amount of research yourself online for the fun of it. The REV coloring does look just like PVC damage - speaking from someone who used to have his coins stored that way - expecially b/c the coloring is on the rim which makes the most contact with the PVC holder. Wal-mart sells it inexpensive in the health and beauty section for removing nail polish - or in the paint section for a larger, more expensive package. Just make sure it says 100% pure (no fragrance and no coloring added). As for time to soak - I just put mine in for a few minutes to make sure the PVC damage was gone. It probably really only takes a few seconds. How much squash could a Sasquatch squash if a Sasquatch would squash squash? Download and read: Grading the graders Costly TPG ineptitude and No FG Kennedy halveshttps://ln5.sync.com/dl/7ca91bdd0/w...i3b-rbj9fir2 |
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Bedrock of the Community
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I hope its the photo's but this coin has he look of a coin that was overdipped or polished. I sure hope thats not the case. XF40
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Just curious, were the pictures taken with a cell phone? If so, does the cell phone have a blue colored cover on it?
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