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Hi,Is the fact that this coin is dateless make it less collectible and have a much smaller premium. The dark areas are where the zinc is showing through.   |
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Where did you pick this one up, Roro57?
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Hi,Is the fact that this coin is dateless make it less collectible and have a much smaller premium. The dark areas are where the zinc is showing through.
Nice find!  ! In general yes, without the date it would be less valuable. However, still very much collectable. Edited by USSID18
04/22/2018 8:21 pm
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The dark areas are where the zinc is showing through. I'm a little concerned about the increased chance of corrosion from the exposed zinc. @roro57, are you taking any special precautions to preserve this coin? "If you climb a good tree, you get a push."
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Ditto Spence. If left to air circulation that will be zinc dust in a few years.
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I have had this coin for about 5 years, picked it up off ebay for about $10, at the moment I have it in a flip, what should I do to make sure it doesn't deteriorate. It still looks great although the picture might not show this as the zinc looks green. |
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Excellent! Nice pick up, IMO.
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what should I do to make sure it doesn't deteriorate Looks to me like this question is the subject of multiple prior CCF threads, although I asked the question because I honestly don't know the right answer. Using the keywords PRESERVING ZINC COINS, I found several interesting ones, including this early one: http://goccf.com/t/74795"If you climb a good tree, you get a push."
-----Ghanaian proverb
"The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed."
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I have some small ziplock bags that 2x2's fit in nicely, I guess if the zip lock is sealed correctly, that should work.
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I have some small ziplock bags that 2x2's fit in nicely, I guess if the zip lock is sealed correctly, that should work. That will help, but also exposes it to another possible danger if the plastic bag contains PVC. If the bag is food safe, then it is PVC free. Something to consider. Otherwise, great coin and a good price on it! In Memory of Crazyb0 12-26-1951 to 7-27-2020
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Very nice Off Center strike! That's a good one.
Errers and Varietys.
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I have some small ziplock bags that 2x2's fit in nicely, I guess if the zip lock is sealed correctly, that should work. You can buy plastic air tight holders online. You can buy a few or a large box. I bought a box of 250 cause I keep all my zincs in air-tights. Don't remember the cost, but worth it if you want the coin to last awhile. You would have to buy the denomination that the coin would fit in. Personally, I would not use plastic bags. Edited by 11997755
04/23/2018 05:58 am
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That is a good idea, fits neatly in a quarter size flip so I would imagine that the same would apply for an airtight.
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did you buy the coin? found the coin? where did you get it?
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