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Shaw69 Valued Member United States 55 Posts	Posted 01/02/2018 03:07 am One of my favorite coins in my collection is an 1880 Shilling I bought many years ago. Unfortunately, the dealer I bought it from had it in a 2x2 flip and I left it in that flip for 13 years until I recently realized it and moved it to a better holder. While transferring the coin I noticed the edge has a green tinge to it and what almost looks like a smear on young Victoria's face. My questions are, would the coin be worth sending to be certified and slabbed, and would some sort of conservation be needed first. I really need to get better at taking pictures of my coins, these were the best I could do for the moment, the "smear" on her cheek only shows at certain angles, and from what I have read I am afraid it might be damage from pvc. The insert that was in the flip was by a company called "American Heritage Minting INC" and claimed the coin was "gem BU 65" as they called it. The coin is absolutely gorgeous in person. The same dealer also sold me a beautiful 1840 3 pence in just as beautiful shape but for some reason I didn't wait as long to put it into a good holder, I'll post pics of that coin later. Report this Post to the Staff

sel_69l Bedrock of the Community Australia 21786 Posts	Posted 01/02/2018 08:15 am Slight wear in hair over Vikkie's ear, and on high points of hair bun. (obv.) No wear on orb to the crown, leaf spines visible. (rev.) Split grade, gEF / Unc. (British grading). Pleasing example Clean in acetone only, to preserve the patina. Potential value borderline in justifying shipping and grading fees. None of my coins are slabbed irrespective of coin value, because the slabs clash with my storage and display choices. Your choice may be different. Report this Post to the Staff
peter1234 Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 1351 Posts	Posted 01/02/2018 5:50 pm I've acquired about 6 slabbed coins over the years and kept them in their plastic coffins. Raw coins for me every time and a bit of cabinet friction is a small price to pay.I really can't remember where they are.Coins need looking at and the pleasure of hammered silver is the something to behold.Each to their own. Report this Post to the Staff
peter1234 Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 1351 Posts	Posted 01/02/2018 5:53 pm BTW nice shilling.I bought my 1st coins in the mid 70's and still get pleasure out of those bad boys. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 01/02/2018 6:00 pm It's really nice, but don't think it's worth grading. to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
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